Ursula von der Leyen warned of a new geopolitical era

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking to the European Parliament, said that changes in world politics are coming. She warned of a new era of geostrategic competition.

She said this during a speech in the European Parliament, The Guardian reports.

Ursula von der Leyen warned of a change in geopolitics

Von der Leyen noted that "the rules of the game are changing" and Europe must adapt to new realities. She emphasized that although the values of the European Union remain unchanged, it is still necessary to change approaches to their protection.

Фон дер Ляєн звернула увагу на посилення конкуренції між великими геополітичними гравцями.

"We’re only three weeks into 2025, and but a glimpse is already there of a change that is coming to global politics. We have entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition. …The rules of engagement are changing. Some in Europe may not like this new reality, but we must deal with it. Our values do not change, but to defend them, some things must change. And first, we have to work to do at home," said Ursula von der Leyen. 

Interestingly, Ursula von der Leyen did not name any specific countries or politicians. However, Western media explained her words as a call for unity among EU members and the need to respond to challenges such as Russia's influence, China's rise, and uncertainty in transatlantic relations.

As a reminder, Donald Trump recently instructed his Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible, giving him just 100 days to do so.

In early January, Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU had already paid Ukraine the first tranche of Russia's frozen assets.