Ursula von der Leyen prepares for round two

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Ursula von der Leyen prepares for round two

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Feb 19, 2024

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We discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement of her intention to run for a second term as European Commission president. Plus: Sergey Lavrov heads to Havana, reflections from the Munich Security Conference and a look at London Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 19, 2024

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