‘You Must Choose Between Allies and Those Not Our Friends’ – EU Chief Calls for Unity

A combative Von Der Leyen defended her record and called for unity, stressing the challenges the EU faces such as Ukraine, pointing to Vladimir Putin’s “glee” over Europe’s shaken unity.

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by AFP | Oct. 7, 2025, 2:46 am

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‘You Must Choose Between Allies and Those Not Our Friends’ – EU Chief Calls for Unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference to review progress one year after the “Draghi report” on the Future of European Competitiveness, at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on September 16, 2025. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

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‘You Must Choose Between Allies and Those Not Our Friends’ – EU Chief Calls for Unity

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