Asylum and Migration
Von der Leyen calls for creation of European Security Council in annual speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed establishing a European Security Council alongside NATO to address hybrid threats from Russia and reduce dependence on US support. She also suggested Canada become the EU's first associate member, introduced plans to strengthen external borders against migration, unveiled a heatwave strategy, and announced a social media ban for children under 15.
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