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Von der Leyen’s confirmation speech: 7 opportunities and threats for local government After much delay and uncertainty, the European Union finally has a new team at the helm, led by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In an impassioned speech in Parliament, von der Leyen laid out her agenda for the coming years, focusing on climate and digitalisation. CEMR has analysed today’s speech, highlighting the key take-aways, opportunities and threats for municipalities and regions.
1. The twin transition: the European Green Deal and digitalisation
“We should harness this transformative power of the twin climate and digital transition to strengthen our own industrial base and innovation potential.”
Von der Leyen was emphatic in presenting her programme under the ...
1. The twin transition: the European Green Deal and digitalisation
“We should harness this transformative power of the twin climate and digital transition to strengthen our own industrial base and innovation potential.”
Von der Leyen was emphatic in presenting her programme under the ...
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