00:00This week the European Union is facing two major decisions that could shape its global image.
00:07First, it must decide how it can keep Ukraine economically afloat and able to withstand Russian aggression.
00:14Secondly, it must choose whether to seal a free trade deal with the South American Mercosur countries.
00:20European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the upcoming summit talks as pivotal for Europe's security and independence
00:28and warned of the dangers of the rapidly shifting world order.
00:33Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is not longer an option. This is a must.
00:48And we know the threats that we face and we will confront them. This means we need to be ready.
00:54We have to develop and deploy new capabilities so that we can fight a modern hybrid war.
01:01Here again, we are moving mountains. After decades of underinvestment, we are turning a corner.
01:09The two crucial talking points have resulted in division within the bloc.
01:14On Ukraine, von der Leyen is in favour of using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reparation loan.
01:20But Belgium remains unconvinced and continues to demand for the risks to be equally distributed between EU countries.
01:27And on the Mercosur trade deal, which needs the backing of the majority of member states,
01:32some countries remain undecided like Italy or have voiced their opposition like France.
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01:39We'll see you in the next corazĂłn
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