A tree that had been infested by bats who had been pushed towards the village because 80% of forests in the region had been destroyed. Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the EU coordinated action to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences European Commission Brussels, 16/04/2020 NB: During the last few minutes of the speech, the speaker speaks German from the minute 12:46 on. We have spoken a lot about the links between biodiversity loss and COVID. And it is also why we will bolster and sponsor initiatives like the Africa-led Great Green Wall. Europe is ready to lead the way and I hope others will join us in that effort! Christian Kern, a … Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images. The Digital Services Act defines the responsibilities of all digital actors operating in Europe. EU embarrassment: Von der Leyen blasted for ‘wishy washy’ State of the Union speech URSULA Von der Leyen, European Commission president, faced fury … For my generation, Europe was an aspiration of peace, prosperity and unity that we brought to The last election to the European Parliament was decided by older voters. Speech by President von der Leyen at the UN High-Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Brussels, 28 May 2020 SPEECH/20/963 European Commission - Speech We were too optimistic about mass production. Please note Test-Type speeches are restricted to pedagogical material. The Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. And it is our duty to ensure that our Single Market does not drive deforestation in local communities in other parts of the world. This was Mrs von der Leyen's first public acceptance of criticism. It's in the conspiracy theories against Jews." Ursula Von Der Leyen Bids UK 'Emotional' Farewell From EU: 'Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow' Ursula von der Leyen's words came after the UK and EU reached a Brexit trade agreement. Von der Leyen's speech conveyed the impression that the EU is some sort of new project for Europe's youth. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a speech at LSE on 8 January 2020. During the ‘One Planet’ summit which was held on 11 January in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) delivered a speech on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and the fight against climate change, stressing that these are different sides of the same coin. In the Brussels chamber where she spoke, MEPs were spaced out for social distancing and wore face masks, some of them in blue branded with #SOTEU for the occasion. One fourth of industrial robots in the world are produced in Europe.”. "We have more proof that what is good for the climate is good for business and is good for us all," von der Leyen said in her first State of the Union speech - where she announced an increase in the existing 2030 emission-reduction target, from 40 percent to 55 percent, compared to 1990 levels. But we know we need to do more. I am glad that the 27 European Leaders have signed up to the European Commission’s proposal for taking climate action to a new level of ambition. Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat at a summit in Ankara on Tuesday after her two male counterparts took the only available chairs, leaving her to perch on a nearby sofa. Because we know that the effects of nature loss disproportionately affect poorer and indigenous communities. Ursula von der Leyen POLITICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE NEXT EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2019-2024 . European industry as a whole is entering a new era. We will lead by action and ambition at home. Speech by President von der Leyen at the Opening of the High-Level Conference 'Investing in climate action: The Make-or-Break Decade', in cooperation with the EIB 24 March 2021 Commission strengthens transparency and authorisation mechanism for exports of COVID-19 vaccines 24 March 2021 A BREXITEER has said Ursula von der Leyen's speech announcing the historic Brexit deal between the UK and EU shows exactly why Britons voted to Leave the bloc in 2016. Video footage shows von der Leyen, the European Commission's first female president, forced to sit on a nearby sofa. Because we need nature in our lives for our physical and mental health. “We were late in granting authorisation. The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a speech yesterday at the ‘Masters of Digital 2021' event, where she said: “I believe the 2020s can be Europe's Digital Decade. News Von der Leyen in Ethiopia calls for EU 'unity' with Africa. VON DER LEYEN: Well, there is, of course, a huge heavy economic impact through the second wave of the virus, as in many other regions of the world, but in … We all know the scale and the urgency of the task ahead of us this year. And we will do everything we can to bring as many partners on board with us. A BREXITEER has said Ursula von der Leyen's speech announcing the historic Brexit deal between the UK and EU shows exactly why Britons voted to Leave the bloc in 2016. Von der Leyen gives first State of EU Speech European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen gives first State of the European Union speech touching on Britain's plans to renegotiate Brexit, warning countries not to place economic interests above human rights, and says she wants to relaunch Europe's coronavirus-devastated economy through a new deal. Speech by President von der Leyen to the Hydrogen Council. What we want to do is to put those who generate data in the driving seat. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen delivers her first state of the union speech at a plenary session of European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 16 September 2020. This is about equality. Last November, we introduced a regulation on European data governance. The spokesman said Mrs von der Leyen was “surprised” by the two men’s actions. Von der Leyen in her speech clearly put a new and special emphasis on the rule of law, as the guarantor of basic rights and freedoms. A decade when Europe becomes a global leader in the digital world. A decade when Europe becomes a global leader in the digital world. "Racism is among us. When we lose forests, we don’t ‘just’ lose green space or natural habitat. In fact, they mutually reinforce each other. Implicit in von der Leyen’s speech was that the strength of the EU lies in the sum of its parts, but only if these are working together towards the same ends. Because conflicts explode when more people grapple for less natural resources; and this is about our quality of life. The migration crisis in … So we are creating a single set of rules for all digital businesses operating in Europe. The last election to the European Parliament was decided by older voters. Von der Leyen's speech conveyed the impression that the EU is some sort of new project for Europe's youth. The president of the European commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the European council president, Charles Michel, met the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in … Speech in the European Parliament Plenary Session Ursula von der Leyen President-elect of the European Commission Strasbourg, 27 November 2019 In her State of the Union address on 16 September 2020, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her vision for a Europe that emerges stronger from the pandemic and leads the way towards a new vitality. 2020-01-22T04:28:02.100Z Because I believe 2021 will be the year when the world turns over a new leaf for our planet. In a speech to MEPs, von der Leyen argued that Europe can shape the global order in a speech that put climate change and migration at the heart of her strategy for the next five years. Von der Leyen was in Ankara with European Council President Charles Michel, to speak to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is such an honour and such a pleasure to be part of the opening ceremony of the 50th World Economic Forum. This is why we will work to broker an ambitious agreement in Kunming and it is why we will support initiatives like the Great Green Wall. 55% – That is now indeed Europe’s calling card. Von der Leyen’s relegation has already been condemned by EU figures past and present, as well as triggering the #SofaGate trend on social media. These worrying changes are different sides of the same coin. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first State of the Union speech to the European Parliament on September 16. The more partners and the more Member States join and invest: the more we can do. The European Commission president has said closer cooperation with Africa is a primary goal of EU foreign policy. The fact is, however, that Europe is an ageing continent. Today, a year later, we are worrying about whether democracy itself might have been permanently damaged in the last four years," von der Leyen said during a speech … With NextGenerationEU, Europe has a once in a lifetime opportunity to make change happen by design. And we see the changes in our everyday lives: From more concrete blocks to less wilderness and wildlife to increasing temperatures and extreme weather. Speech by President von der Leyen at the High-level meeting on the international debt architecture and liquidity They will help us restore damaged rivers and plant 3 billion trees by 2030. It is the courage and daring of pioneers such as Simone Veil that are at the heart of my vision for Europe. Source: “Not Checked against delivery” Speech by President von der Leyen at the One Planet Summit (europa.eu), Photo Credit : https://pixabay.com/photos/solaris-world-earth-watts-sea-3365405/, Speech by President von der Leyen at the One Planet Summit, Speech by President Charles Michel at the One Planet Summit Biodiversity. Mrs von der Leyen declared the Brexit trade deal a hard-fought victory for both the EU and Britain. This site is managed by the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, President von der Leyen at the ‘Masters of Digital 2021' event: ‘The 2020s can be Europe's Digital Decade', Follow the European Commission on social media. And if we don’t urgently act to protect our nature, we may already be at the beginning of an era of pandemics. You understood that hydrogen should have a central place in the transition to climate-neutrality. Caroline Davies. Von der Leyen, who is the first female president in the commission’s 63-year history, said the EU had to do more to confront racism in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests. This spring we will present a legal framework for artificial intelligence in Europe. On clear, coherent rules for digital businesses: For years, our digital businesses have dealt with way more obstacles than their competitors abroad. We have already seen the difference it can make, stretching from Senegal in the West to Djibouti in the East. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spread a message of unity and moving forward in her first State of the Union speech on Wednesday. It produced an awkward scene, with von der Leyen … They will help bring back pollinators to agricultural lands and reduce the use and risk of harmful pesticides. The response to coronavirus – and protecting Europe’s health in the future The proposal for a new long-term EU blueprint was tabled back in 2018 by the outgoing Commission. And just as we cooperate for our ‘One Planet’ we need to work together for our ‘One Health’. Announced the … Von der Leyen gives first State of EU Speech European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen gives first State of the European Union speech touching on Britain's plans to renegotiate Brexit, warning countries not to place economic interests above human rights, and says she wants to relaunch Europe's coronavirus-devastated economy through a new deal. Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum . On 11 January 2021, President von der Leyen made following remark. We know the tragic repercussions this had. Joint Statement by Commissioner Reynders and Yoon Jong In, Chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission of the Republic of Korea, Reinforcing trust in scientific studies on food products: new rules for more transparency and independence, Parliament fast-tracks procedure to adopt Digital Green Certificate by June. We will set some requirements for high-risk applications of AI – from making sure that they use high-quality data, to ensuring human oversight. Footage showed Von der Leyen gesture in … Von der Leyen used three languages in her speech: in order of appearance, French, English and German. This is why we will prioritise research on ‘One Health’ across Horizon Europe. Speech by President von der Leyen to the Hydrogen Council. January 13, 2021. The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a speech yesterday at the ‘Masters of Digital 2021' event, where she said: “I believe the 2020s can be Europe's Digital Decade. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spread a message of unity and moving forward in her first State of the Union speech on Wednesday. European industry as a whole is entering a new era. Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech was an unabashed declaration that English now reigns supreme among the 24 languages of the European Union.