Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms support for international law amid backlash
Support for law
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed her “unwavering” support for international law to address backlash following her remarks on Europe’s role in the world order.
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed her “unwavering” support for international law to address backlash following her remarks on Europe’s role in the world order.
Official Response
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed her commitment to international law amid criticisms of her recent comments regarding Europe’s role on the global stage.
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed her commitment to international law amid criticisms of her recent comments regarding Europe’s role on the global stage.
Support for law
Ursula von der Leyen is set to address upcoming international law discussions to reinforce her commitment to maintaining global legal standards.
Ursula von der Leyen is set to address upcoming international law discussions to reinforce her commitment to maintaining global legal standards.
Briefing summary
Ursula von der Leyen, speaking two days after her controversial statement, reaffirmed her commitment to international law amidst rising tensions.
Her recent remarks raised eyebrows, with critics interpreting them as a challenge to the existing global structure, highlighting her role in shaping EU foreign policy.
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After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order
Two days after declaring that “Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old world order”, Ursula von der Leyen attempted to defuse the backlash by stressing her “unwavering” support for international law.