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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event, via video message

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event, via video message

ContextVideo message to the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event; the European Commission proposes EU policies and funds infrastructure abroad through its Global Gateway programme.

Why it mattersThe Commission links its infrastructure investments abroad to opportunities for young people.

Problems raised
  1. Many young people lack basic infrastructure for education and work.
  2. Missing roads and electricity block opportunity.
  3. Over-dependence on few suppliers was exposed by the pandemic.
Solutions proposed
  1. Invest in infrastructure through Global Gateway.
  2. Combine investment, macro-economic support and trade.
  3. Give young people a say in EU external action.
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