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The European Commission president argues that global progress hinges on a bold, collective leap, accelerating the worldwide development and use of clean technologies.
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, urged G7 leaders this Monday to take a decisive step forward in expanding the capacity of clean technologies. She framed this push as essential to tackling climate change and driving decarbonization, noting that the challenge is of historic scale while insisting that gains must not come at others’ expense.
During a press conference held with the Council President, she emphasized that cooperation should reinforce shared gains rather than create competition. Her remarks come as the EU continues to pursue a broader strategy that links technology access, secure supply chains for critical materials, and increased production, all as part of a coordinated global effort to accelerate the energy transition.
She stressed that the common objective centers on expanding the capacity for clean technologies while ensuring fair access and mutual benefit, arguing that the world is in urgent need of a substantial advancement in development and deployment. The opportunities presented by these technologies are real, she noted, and the time to act is now.
prosecuting the crime of aggression
In Reykjavik, she reiterated the commitment to supporting Ukraine and holding Russia accountable. She signaled openness to forming a special court to prosecute acts of aggression and discussed creating a damages register in The Hague as a first step toward potential reparations, underscoring the importance of accountability in the current geopolitical climate.
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The Commission president also highlighted the need for the G7 to align on core principles in its approach to China, aiming for a multifaceted strategy rather than fragmentation. She indicated that the Hiroshima meeting would be a venue to refine these principles and reduce systemic risks through coordinated action.
Looking ahead, the Commission plans to present a comprehensive framework on economic security. The goal is to reduce vulnerabilities from dependencies and to broaden engagement beyond the inner circle of G7 and G20 partners, inviting new countries into strategic partnerships that reinforce resilience and diversification in global trade and investment.