· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference
Read full speech on ec.europa.eu ↗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
- Russia's war devastated Ukraine.
- Ukraine needs support until 2028 and beyond.
- Reforms must continue under fire.
Solutions proposed
- Support Ukraine until the new EU budget.
- Build a recovery fund with partners and the EIB.
- Reward Ukraine's reforms.