Event Brief
Von der Leyen pushes EU defence plan with new ideas
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:19 AM ET
Summary: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is advancing an EU defence pitch described as an “army of new ideas.” The newsletter also notes Brussels’ objection to a China-backed purchase of Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel.
WHO: Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Von der Leyen advances an EU defence pitch with new ideas.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: No specific trigger was reported for the defence pitch in the provided text.
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