On Wednesday, September 16, in Strasbourg, France, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered an address warning that Europe must actively defend its values or risk falling under the control of authoritarian forces.
During her speech, Von der Leyen stated that the legitimate concerns of European citizens are being intentionally exploited "as a weapon" to divide societies across the continent, prompting her urgent call for defense of democratic principles.
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