Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms In von der Leyen’s speech earlier, there was one other notable passage. When talking about Russia, she warned that as the Russian economy is increasingly struggling with the impact of sanctions, “the Kremlin responds in an unusual way by restricting the internet and free communication.” “So much so that Russians feel that they live behind an iron curtain again; this time a digital iron curtain. But, hon members, if history has one lesson, it’s that all walls eventually fall.” Continue reading...