And that is true. This is a problem for the whole world.' Thank you very much, dear Klaus. A crisis without borders cannot be solved by putting barriers between us. We all benefit from nature and we all benefit from the protection it gives us. A hollow tree had been infested by bats. David SASSOLI, EP President, and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, open the event marking the International Women’s day during an inter-parliamentary meeting organised by the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), in collaboration with the Directorate for Relations with National Parliaments. It will bring clarity on what accounts for sustainable, eco-friendly activities. World Economic Forum articles may be republished in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License, and in accordance with our Terms of Use. Heroes risking everything, day after day, to save our parents and grandparents, friends and colleagues, neighbours and strangers. From Milan to Madrid and beyond, they are producing miracles every day. And it was from their great idea that within decades a unique community of freedom and peace – our European Union – arose. So I think we all have to play our role in this game. The outbreak of the Coronavirus is first and foremost a public health emergency. And we were worried about the stability of our global alliances. From hotels offering their beds, to restaurants donating their food. We were too optimistic about mass production. Ms Von der Leyen insisted that the EU was working with the UK in the fight against Covid-19 and rejected the idea the pair were in a race to protect their own populations. Speech by President von der Leyen at the UN High-Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Brussels, 28 May 2020 So Europe stands ready. Ursula von der Leyen self-isolating after exposure to Covid-19 case European Commission president says she has tested negative for Covid-19 but will respect Belgian quarantine rules And when we do, we must not get drawn into the empty and futile debate of whether we need more or less Europe. Ladies and gentlemen, a year ago at Davos, we talked also intensively about digitalization. In the last 100 years, more than 90 percent of crop varieties have disappeared from farmers’ fields, and all of the world’s 17 main fishing grounds are now being fished at or above their sustainable limits. They must honour their obligations. That is what we all have to learn again after four long years. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was speechless after being left without a chair during a meeting with Turkey's leader. A Europe that puts empathy and compassion above all else. Yes, it is painful to stay away from our family – especially when we are worried about their physical and mental health. This speech was first published on the European Commission's website. We should instead concentrate on how we can use this storm to make sure that we weather the next one better. These will ensure that crossing the border takes no more than 15 minutes. By this I mean the doctors, nurses and carers in Italy and across Europe who have put themselves in danger without the slightest hesitation. But as we have seen – both there and elsewhere – the scale of the outbreak is stretching them to breaking point. This is why we had to take matters into our own hands as far as we could to release these blockades. We must learn from this crisis. From luxury perfumers and vodka producers making sanitising gel, to car makers and fashion houses producing masks. When they created this Union of people and nations, they were painfully aware of the consequences of egotism and overblown nationalism. This is why we launched the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to help direct EUR 37 billion to mitigate the impact of the crisis, to save lives, jobs and companies. We want it clearly laid down that internet companies take responsibility for the manner in which they disseminate, promote and remove content. Addressing the virtual Davos Agenda 2021 summit of global leaders, she warned: “We know that preparedness is everything. This is our new rulebook for our digital market. And we will stop at nothing to save lives. Europe invested billions to help develop the world‘s first COVID-19 vaccines. Here it is: More than half of global GDP is dependent on high-functioning biodiversity and ecosystems – and it is from food to tourism, you just name it. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen excoriated EU member countries for failing to coordinate their initial response to the coronavirus outbreak, especially with regard to sharing medical supplies. It is why we are creating the first ever European stockpile of medical equipment, such as ventilators, masks and lab supplies. A body of rules based on our values: Human rights and pluralism, inclusion and the protection of privacy. Mother of seven. And we want the platforms to be transparent about how their algorithms work. My friends, history is now looking at us. It is why we issued guidelines for border measures to protect health and keep goods and essential services available. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is self-isolating after participating in a meeting that was attended by a person who subsequently tested positive for Covid … No matter how tempting it may have been for Twitter to switch off President Trump's account, such serious interference with freedom of expression should not be based on company rules alone. We know that preparedness is everything. The point is that sometime soon there will be a day after. La nueva Bauhaus europea, que toma su nombre de la escuela de diseño alemana fundada por Walter Gropius en 1919, será parte la recuperación tras la pandemia de Covid-19 Úrsula von der Leyen, presid… In the COVAX vaccination alliance, the European Union, together with 186 countries, will be securing millions of doses of vaccines for low-income countries. This will be a public-private partnership – and it will sit within our new European Health Emergency Response Authority, or in short HERA. At its most basic, this means that what is illegal offline should be illegal online too. And he was to be proven right. This new programme, it will be proactive. And this is why I strongly support a growing culture of sustainable corporate governance. And we all know what is at stake. President-elect of the European Commission. The pandemic has shown the limitations of some of our old ways of working. And they will remember the decisions that we take today – and those we will not. But for this to be a success, we must also address the darker sides of the digital world. After some EU member states announced closure of their national borders to foreign nationals due to the We are always quick to say: Democracy and values, they are part of our DNA. Today, a year later, we are worrying about whether democracy itself might have been permanently damaged in the last four years. This is why the Commission launched the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act in December. It is precisely that Europe that our founding fathers and mothers dreamt of amid the ashes of the Second World War. A row has broken out after the snub at the Tuesday's summit where one of the topics was women's rights. It is hard to believe quite how much the world has changed since we last met. Ursula von der Leyen reléguée sur un canapé pendant la photo officielle. But however tough the virus is, the people of Europe are just as tough. The whole set of measures we have taken reflects the unprecedented situation we are in. And maybe we also took for granted that the doses ordered would actually arrive “We were late in granting authorisation. President von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament on the European coordinated response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We have seen tragedy at the heart of Europe on a scale we could never have imagined just a few weeks ago. This simply makes no sense. L’esito della campagna vaccinale nell’Unione europea, a oggi, grava sulle spalle di due donne, Ursula von der Leyen e Angela Merkel. In fact, they mutually reinforce each other. European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announced plans for a “bio-defence preparedness programme,” part of a new European Health Emergency Response Authority, in a speech on Tuesday. Or will we become a strong continent, a player to be reckoned with on the world stage? I would firstly like to thank all those of you who have made this extraordinary session possible under such exceptional circumstances. Because the European Union had already proven that it is able to set standards that are respected around the world, such as with our General Data Protection Regulation – the GDPR. Breaking News. Because the world pooled its resources, scientists shared their expertise and different manufacturers worked together. To do that, we are lucky to be able to rely on the best health care professionals in the world. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our updated Cookie Notice. None of us can do it alone and certainly no Member State can handle this crisis on their own. This is the example that the European Union must follow. See below the text of her speech. Capture d’écran d’une vidéo montrant Recep Tayyip Erdogan (à droite), et Ursula von der Leyen (debout), à Ankara, le 6 avril. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, addressed the plenary session on the European coordinated response to Covid-19. “We were late in granting authorisation. It is why we will protect at least 30% of land and sea here in Europe. New alliances for new solutions. And yet, the dangers that social media poses to our democracy were also already discussed in Davos. They pinned their hopes on Europe. And my thoughts and best wishes go to all those currently fighting for their lives or unwell at home. Learning from the COVID-19 crisis Lang lebe Europa! We cannot wait for the next pandemic to start preparing. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a special address to Davos Agenda Week. With the world continuing to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, and the full scale of the economic damage is still unknown, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her first State of the… Europe has everything it needs, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to overcome this crisis. By keeping our distance we can slow down the spread of the virus. Because in this crisis, and in our Union more generally, it is only by helping each other that we can help ourselves. How does the World Economic Forum encourage biological diversity? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat, and had to sit on a nearby sofa, as the bloc's leaders met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They will know that their governments had to make difficult decisions to save lives. And how fake news, driven by algorithms, spread six times faster than real news. Looking at the many acts of kindness, goodwill and human decency throughout Europe, we have every reason to be optimistic about the future. And we know that in a pandemic there is no time to lose. The European Commission president was eventually seated on a sofa during the meeting at a summit where one of the topics was women's rights. The numbers in the last few days have shown that we can bend the trend – but only if we all do our share. Since Tuesday, we know that their demands for masks, gloves, goggles, face-shields can be matched by the producers. The first ever European Climate Law will hopefully soon come into force. The first cases were approved in record time, within a matter of hours. And I thank you very much for your attention! It is in this spirit that Europe will propose to create a bio-defence preparedness programme. And indeed, we face an outstanding set of challenges. They will worry about their parents, their neighbour, and their local community. Since then, things are improving and Member States are starting to help each other – to help themselves. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a startling speech last week in relation to widespread criticism of how Europe has so far handled the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. And if we do not urgently act to protect our nature, the next pandemic will be around the corner. And it also fundamentally contradicts our European spirit. And this year, the World Economic Forum is once again asking the right questions with your initiative, Klaus, ‘The Great Reset'. Speech by President von der Leyen at the Opening of the High-Level Conference 'Investing in climate action: The Make-or-Break Decade', in cooperation with the EIB 24 March 2021 Coronavirus: new procedure to facilitate and speed up approval of adapted vaccines against COVID-19 variants This is why we will propose to strengthen due diligence for companies. After all, the desire for a resilient European home which is worth living in is something that unites us all: north and south, east and west. Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat at a summit in Ankara on Tuesday after her two male counterparts took the only available chairs, leaving her to perch on a nearby sofa. last week in relation to widespread criticism of how Europe has so far handled the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. And our job is to make sure that on that day – and on all that follow it – the EU is there for those that need it. And yet, this is exactly the first reflex that many European countries had. That is the Europe that people must remember on the day after. Ms Von der Leyen insisted that the EU was working with the UK in the fight against Covid-19 and rejected the idea the pair were in a race to protect their own populations. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for inviting me again. Not one. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has expressed her 'deep regret' over the debacle surrounding Article 16 of the Brexit withdrawal agreement. We are ready to broker the same ambition at global level, at the next UN Biodiversity Summit in Kunming. But at that time, other news very quietly were coming to us from China and they were barely noticed by most of us. But it also means business. That is why we need to contain this immense power of the big digital companies. But the story from the last few weeks is partly a painful one to tell. This global public-private partnership is working on removing deforestation from four global commodity supply chains – palm oil, beef, soy, and pulp and paper. We need this new public-private approach to detect earlier, develop together and manufacture faster at scale. This only goes to prove that it is only by helping each other that we can really help ourselves. Richard Hatchett, for example, the former White House pandemic advisor, he was a lone voice when he said: ‘This is not a Chinese problem. Europe owes you all a debt of gratitude. We do not know exactly what happened there. And third, it would bring together cutting-edge tech-companies, blue-chip manufacturers, as well as regulators such as the European Medicines Agency or the European Commission. This is a blueprint for cooperation in today's world. Speech by President von der Leyen at the UN High-Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Brussels, 28 May 2020 The COVID-19 crisis should be seen as an opportunity for the European Union to rebuild its economy as “modern, clean and healthy”, believes Ursula von der Leyen. A Europe that works at top speed when it feels as though the whole world has pressed ‘Pause'. Second, it would secure long-term and predictable funding for this task, rather than reallocating resources every time. When we start with the good points of the speech, we must say that it was written in non-bureaucratic language, and short sentences. Companies, who get ahead of the game now, will have a big advantage. We were too optimistic about mass production. European by heart. And we do know just how tragic the repercussions were across Africa and the world. Long live Europe! We must look out for each other, pull each other through this. Right now it is our utmost duty and priority to save the lives and livelihoods of European men and women. It is true for all major societal challenges. Once again, we must all help one another through this tough time. Let us do the right thing together – with one big heart, rather than 27 small ones. And we all welcome the news that hospitals in Saxony took patients from Lombardy, while others from the ‘Grand Est' in France are now being treated in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. I am confident President Ursula von der Leyen will build an even stronger partnership with our Committee as it is the one million regional and local elected politicians who are Europe's safety net, who are key actors in managing the pandemic and who will be crucial actors in fostering our recovery. Ursula von der Leyen prend ensuite place sur un canapé, en retrait des deux hommes, face au ministre turc des affaires étrangères, ... 4 Coronavirus - Covid 19. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was speechless after being left without a chair during a meeting with Turkey's leader. But they will also remember who was there for them – and who was not. From South Korea to Japan, from South Africa to China – economic powerhouses around the world now share our ambition. And in the latest World Economic Forum Global Risk Report, the top five global risks are all related to the environment. We have spoken a lot about the links between biodiversity loss and COVID-19. This is why I believe this new form of blended partnerships should prepare and protect us against the next big risk. This is why we adopted the most flexible temporary rules on state aid ever, to enable Member States to give a lifeline to businesses. Every single one of us can help repay that debt. As a true leader, President von der Leyen won't give up the fight against COVID-19 until the pandemic is over. Ursula von der Leyen (@Ursulavonderleyen). This is not just true for pandemics or health. My heart is with all the victims and their loved ones. We all have a responsibility – and we must all do our fair share. Our streets have emptied. And in the face of adversity, the people of Europe are showing how strong that can be. The first deliveries should start in the coming weeks. The event is hosted by Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT). So this new programme will be permanent. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has said that if Covid vaccine supplies in Europe do not improve, the EU "will reflect … Because we need a Paris-style agreement for biodiversity. Because we cannot accept that decisions, that have a far-reaching impact on our democracy, are taken by computer programmes alone. This is why over the last few weeks we took exceptional and extraordinary measures to coordinate and enable the action that was needed. EU's von der Leyen says COVID-19 vaccinations in EU to start on Dec. 27, 28, 29 ... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a … Greta Thunberg's message to world leaders at #DavosAgenda, Building trust: Here’s what you need to know about The Davos Agenda 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. So that the 2020s can finally be Europe's Digital Decade. When we lose forests, we do not ‘just' lose green space or natural habitat. This is why we will set up a vaccine export transparency mechanism. So take the vaccine that will hopefully protect us all from COVID-19. But it has also created new ones, in record time. But public funding alone will not be enough. Also, the State of the Union started with empathy towards all those Europeans who suffered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Could our communities be brought closer together in the face of crisis and our democracies enhance their reputation? But what we do know is that the boy became gravely ill and died a little later, as did his sister and his pregnant mother. "Finding a vaccine is not enough," she … I remember sitting in a basement restaurant of my hotel with, among others, the business journalist Rana Foroohar and the former Google developer Tristan Harris. Brussels-born. Doing so has only deepened my conviction that we will need to draw on all that makes us strong to get through this together and then to get back on our feet again. Overnight, our way of life has changed. No private company or public authority can do it alone. But we can meet them – if we work together. The animals had been pushed towards the village, because 80% of forests in the region had been destroyed. And indeed, it is worth looking back. Capture d’écran d’une vidéo montrant Recep Tayyip Erdogan (à droite), et Ursula von der Leyen (debout), à Ankara, le 6 avril. A weekly update of what’s on the Global Agenda. They urgently need the right equipment, they need the right amount of it, and they need it right now. They of course want us to do everything we can to save as many lives as we can. The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum. Honourable Members, in recent days many of you have quoted Jean Monnet on Europe being forged in crises. L’esito della campagna vaccinale nell’Unione europea, a oggi, grava sulle spalle di due donne, Ursula von der Leyen e Angela Merkel. To understand why, I want you to accompany me to a remote village in Guinea, just for a minute. The world is at a critical junction where humility, collaboration and institutional reform can ensure true, sustainable global cooperation. Into the haves and the have-nots? The Commission chief said international cooperation should prevail when it comes to a COVID-19 vaccine. We are standing at a fork in the road: will this virus permanently divide us into rich and poor? But they are also thinking about the day after. And I must say, I am delighted that the U.S. has now re-joined the Paris Agreement, in one of President Biden's first acts in office. And we have seen the momentum that this has generated. But it was not long before some felt the consequences of their own uncoordinated actions. The decisions we take today will live long in the memory. And climate activist Greta Thunberg was also on top of a guest list full of stars. I hope to be able to continue this discussion with you soon! In a speech on Wednesday, the former EU Brexit negotiator appeared to make a veiled swipe at Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Europe is now really stepping up. A successful European response can only be coordinated if our Internal Market and our borders work the way they should. The Internal Market is already functioning better. The point is that it is only by working together – across borders and across sectors – that we can tackle our global challenges. In a world where polarizing opinions are the loudest, it is a short step from crude conspiracy theories to the death of a police officer. By each doing our little bit, we can truly help each other a lot. And when Europe really needed to prove that this is not a ‘fair weather Union', too many initially refused to share their umbrella. Ursula von der Leyen, ... "Let me be clear, we have not blocked the export of a single Covid-19 vaccine or vaccine components," Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons on 8 … To be updated on what is keeping up at night entrepreneurs and philanthropists, or managers and the NGO community. She spoke about issues from climate change to big tech and the impact of COVID-19. I wish to pay tribute to the men and women who are leading this fight. And this is why Europe will soon present a legal framework for the restoration of healthy ecosystems. However, the EU has since reversed these efforts, with von der Leyen disclosing that “there will be no disruption of contracts that we have with any producer in the EU”. Monday 5th Apr 2021 Once again, we must all rely on one another. In the blink of an eye, a virus which emerged on the other side of the world has become a deadly pandemic with tragic consequences for us here in Europe too. Europe owes you all a debt of gratitude. It is painful for those who have plans put on hold or things they worked so hard for cast into doubt. For example, Klaus, when we meet hopefully in person, at the special annual meeting in Singapore in May. And to those who prefer the business case. And images, like we saw a few weeks ago when an angry mob stormed the Capitol, were beyond my imagination. Rencontre avec Erdogan. There, a young boy playing next to a tree some years ago, is thought to have been the first victim of one of the worst outbreaks of Ebola. President von der Leyen spoke with Professor Schwab. We are with you. Let us be mindful of that! It is why we are calling for priority ‘green lanes' for essential freight transport. When I was with you in Davos a year ago, Donald Trump's visit was at the centre of attention. Like for so many of us, the storming of the Capitol came as a shock to me. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a special address to Davos Agenda Week. Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Commission. And our daily lives have become a struggle for survival. Ladies and gentlemen, there is no better place than the World Economic Forum to find out about the major trends in our society. From volunteering to balcony singing. 25 Member States joined. What we do now matters – for today as well as for the future. And they described how the economic laws of social media are eating away at the fabric of our society. And we will put forward legislation to ensure that the EU market does not drive deforestation on the other side of the world. The European Union will dedicate 20% of NextGenerationEU to digital projects. We have seen that nature destruction can have the same impact for a company as major oil spills while, for example, fashion companies who use recycled material already have an additional selling point for their environmentally conscious customers.