Von der Leyen: The sanctions will remain until Russia ends the war
Ursula von der Leyen stated that sanctions against Russia will remain until the end of the war, emphasizing Russia's unreliability as an energy supplier. She called for a true energy union to optimize collective purchasing and connections. Von der Leyen also highlighted the need to reduce dependencies in economic relations and announced plans for tailored tools for companies. Regarding migration, she stressed the importance of controlling entry into the EU, as Russia and Belarus have weaponized migration. Gál Kinga criticized the EU's response to migration and economic challenges, while emphasizing the need for affordable energy to maintain competitiveness in Europe. The Visegrád Group faces disadvantages in energy sourcing and requires more EU support.