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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

· 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 Ukraine Recovery Conference

ContextSpeech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, hosted by Italy's Prime Minister with Ukraine's President; the European Commission proposes EU policies and coordinates support for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Why it mattersThe Commission sets out EU support for Ukraine until the next budget and a new recovery fund with partners.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's war devastated Ukraine.
  2. Ukraine needs support until 2028 and beyond.
  3. Reforms must continue under fire.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support Ukraine until the new EU budget.
  2. Build a recovery fund with partners and the EIB.
  3. Reward Ukraine's reforms.
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