EU ‘most precarious’ it has ever been as it faces openly hostile world, von der Leyen warns – Europe live

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the European Union is facing its most precarious situation ever, due to an openly hostile world. This means the EU is at a heightened risk of external threats and challenges, which could impact trade and economic stability. The EU's economy is also struggling, and von der Leyen has made it clear that kickstarting growth is a top priority. She believes the EU's single market needs reform to become more integrated, which could boost economic growth and competitiveness.

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The European Commission president's warning of a hostile world signals increased uncertainty for the EU. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and a potential decline in European assets.

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