European Commission: Defending "an independent Europe within a new world order"

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Arab Sea - Agencies: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday, in a speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, for the European continent to maintain its independence and position in a new world order, by taking responsibility for its security and controlling technologies and energy sources. She said: "The lines of contact for a new world order based on power are currently being drawn. So, yes, Europe must fight for its place in a world where many major powers are opposed or openly hostile to Europe." She added: "This should be Europe's moment of independence." Europe will defend "every inch of its territory" Ursula von der Leyen pledged to defend "every inch" of the continent's territory, calling for increased investment in strategic capabilities to strengthen the "eastern flank" in the face of the Russian threat. She said that "Europe's eastern flank keeps all of Europe safe. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Therefore, we must invest in supporting it," stressing that "Europe will defend every inch of its territory." Condemns the "reckless and unprecedented" Russian violation of Polish airspace The President of the European Commission condemned the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones during an attack on Ukraine, considering that Moscow committed a "reckless and unprecedented" violation. She stated: "Today we saw a reckless and unprecedented violation of the airspace of Poland and Europe by more than 10 Russian-made Shahed drones," confirming that "Europe stands in full solidarity with Poland." Gaza: "A man-made famine cannot be used as a weapon of war" Regarding Gaza, von der Leyen said that she would work to impose sanctions on "extremist" Israeli ministers and restrict trade relations due to the situation in Gaza, considering that a man-made famine cannot be used as a weapon of war. She affirmed that "what is happening in Gaza has shaken the conscience of the world. People are killed while begging for food. Mothers carrying dead children. These images are catastrophic." She added, "For the sake of the children, for the sake of humanity, this must stop."