President von der Leyen spoke at the European Political Community Summit panel on maintaining unity and coherence in times of polycrisis. She said Europe’s main responsibilities are reducing overdependence on imported fossil fuels, boosting renewable energy and electrification, and increasing security and defence spending up to €800 billion by 2030 to build credible deterrence. She also stressed the importance of expanding trade partnerships with like‑minded partners, strengthening free‑trade agreements with Latin America, India, Australia, and Mexico, and securing stable supply chains. Von der Leyen emphasized that European independence means outward engagement rather than inward isolation. These priorities aim to secure Europe’s future to reinforce Europe’s resilience.
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