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Von der Leyen changes stance on foreign policy after criticism from EU lawmakers

Mar 11, 20268 sources

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism from left-wing European lawmakers for not condemning US and Israeli strikes in the Middle East. Following the backlash, she walked back her earlier remarks and publicly stressed the EU's 'unwavering commitment' to international law and a rules-based order. The incident has highlighted internal divisions within the EU over its foreign policy approach.

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