Ursula von der Leyen marked her first 100 days of her second mandate as President of the European Commission with a press conference highlighting urgent global challenges. She emphasized the threats to European values and the need for stronger action to secure a prosperous Europe. Von der Leyen acknowledged the US as an ally despite tensions under Trump's leadership and stressed the importance of forming new partnerships globally. She proposed a significant increase in defense spending and a preference for 'Buy European' policies to enhance self-reliance. Additionally, she announced the establishment of a 'Security College' for better preparedness against various threats, while reaffirming support for Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)