Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, called on Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to make "big leaps" in the European Union rather than waiting for new crises to act. Metsola believes that the incremental approach may be easier to justify internally, but that it will prove insufficient to face European challenges. This request comes in the context of debates about the EU's capacity to respond to crises and the need for more ambitious and coordinated action among European institutions. Metsola's message underscores the urgency for a more proactive and prepared European leadership that anticipates problems instead of merely reacting to emergency situations.

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Metsola calls on Von der Leyen for "big leaps" so EU doesn't wait for new crises to act
Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 15:01
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Metsola's message comes at a moment of strategic reflection on the future of the EU and may influence the direction of European policies in the coming years, directly affecting Portuguese citizens as members of the Union. This call for more ambitious leadership may have implications for issues such as migration, defense, and climate policy, areas where European action affects daily life at the national level.
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