SPEECH - Ursula Von Der Leyen Speaks To Media At European Comission Headquarters

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 9: (SPEECH) President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen is talking to media in the Berlaymont, the EU Commission headquarter on March 9, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. UvdL declared: 'The events of the last weeks make that clearer than ever. Our Union needs to be more independent, more autonomous, and more able to defend itself against any threats'. (Footage by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)