European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no longer be sustainable in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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