Source: European Commission (video statements)
“We had an excellent exchange. We both agreed that whatever we are addressing right now needs to have an urgency mindset.” – European Commission President von der Leyen
On 9 May 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a press conference with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Key topics discussed:
Competitiveness
Trade
Support to Ukraine
Defence
Migration
For the full transcript of President von der Leyen’s statement, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_1173
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