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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the EU chiefs will visit the Greek border on Tuesday the 3rd of March over the migrant crisis. IMAGES
The war in Ukraine "is a defining moment for Europe", says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she arrives in Versailles for the EU leaders summit on the crisis in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
The European Commission has approved Greece's recovery plan, which will be financed by the bloc's multi-billion-euro coronavirus rescue fund to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces in Athens. Von der Leyen says "there is no doubt that it will deeply transform Greece's economy which will embrace the twin green and digital transition." SOUNDBITE
"Those who seek to test Europe's unity will be disappointed. We will hold the line and our unity will prevail," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says after visiting the border area with the Greek prime minister and chiefs of the European Council and European Parliament. The EU dispatched its highest officials to Turkey and Greece amid concern over a fresh migrant crisis and allegations that Ankara was trying to "blackmail" the bloc by opening its borders to thousands of refugees seeking to flee to Europe. IMAGES
European Commission president nominee Ursula von der Leyen says she is prepared to extend Britain's exit from the EU beyond the October 31 deadline if necessary. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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