EU chief says Europe must fight for its future

欧盟领导人表示,欧洲必须为它的未来而战。

World Business Report

2025-09-10

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In her annual State of the Union address, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has told the European Parliament it needs to regain its independence and bolster its defence capabilities in a 'hostile' world. Also, Danish company Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs. And the British horse racing industry has gone on strike for the first time ever, in protest at proposed tax rises on bets placed on the sport. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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  • This is Andrew Peach with World Business Report.

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  • First,

  • the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been setting out her vision for its future amid growing competition from China and tariffs from the US.

  • Her State of the Union address came on the day that Polish airspace was violated by Russian drones and President Trump called on the EU to impose its own tariffs on China and India.

  • She called on European nations to fight for their place in this world.

  • This must be Europe's independence moment.

  • to be able to take care of our own defence and security,

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