EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats, von der Leyen says - Reuters
EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats, von der Leyen says Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old-world order, for a world that has gone and will not return."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Without restoring international law, together with accountability, we are doomed to see repeated violations of the law, disruption and chaos."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"We can no longer rely on it as the only way to defend our interests or assume its rules will shelter us from the complex threats that we face."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We will always defend and uphold the rules-based system that we helped to build with our allies, but we can no longer rely on it as the only way to defend our interests or assume its rules will shelter us from the complex threats that we face."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
Key People
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPSVpjNzJvWjNhU2VBNWRKUk1jbS1TblNkZi0yTmVLUDd0US1KbUlXWHROcC1lVmdUR3EwakdnNTR3V1lpTWwwSVA5eTJVY3NBWXhqS0VUbDE2WUpSV3Jzakw1MXJaNTR2SENXQXlUcjgwbXpiU1NiNnBGN1I2LW9RTHpXRk12cjFyemFBOUdZSWZzU29pS1lpUnRvNkhWMG1MOFYzdG1QVUFwRXpXQmhmZUNLa1NTQ25n?oc=5" target="_blank">EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats, von der Leyen says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively, as it can no longer rely solely on a 'rules-based' system to defend its interests against complex threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively, as it can no longer rely solely on a 'rules-based' system to defend its interests against complex threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively, as it can no longer rely solely on a 'rules-based' system to defend its interests against complex threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU must be prepared to project its power more assertively, as it can no longer rely solely on a 'rules-based' system to defend its interests against complex threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for Europe to adapt to a rapidly changing world order, moving beyond reliance on the traditional 'rules-based' system.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
UK, Germany to launch new partnership to counter sabotage, cyberattacks - Reuters
UK, Germany to launch new partnership to counter sabotage, cyberattacks Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 11:13 PMEuropean industry groups call for urgent EU action on China trade - Reuters
European industry groups call for urgent EU action on China trade Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 09:44 PMGermany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat - Reuters
Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 06:04 AMGermany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump announcement on diesel - Reuters
Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump announcement on diesel Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 10:59 AMChina defends yuan policy as Europe steps up pressure over trade surplus - Reuters
China defends yuan policy as Europe steps up pressure over trade surplus Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 05:21 PMUS imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet - Reuters
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 05:25 PM