EU leaders gathered for a European Council summit focused on competitiveness and defence. President Ursula von der Leyen presented comprehensive proposals from the European Commission. The Clean Industrial Deal and the Savings and Investments Union were welcomed.
Von der Leyen emphasized the need to better utilize European savings. The Savings and Investments Union will provide citizens with better returns and businesses with fresh capital access.
On defence, Von der Leyen presented the Readiness 2030 plan and SAFE, a scheme for joint procurement by the European defence industry. Ukraines security was also highlighted as part of European security.
The European Council supported the defence initiatives and called for swift progress.
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Remarks by President von der Leyen