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October 3, 2025

'I want Europe to be worthy of you': Ursula von der Leyen delivers rousing speech at Italian Tech Week

The president of the EU Commission has plans to remove three big obstacles for startups


Amy Lewin

3 min read

Ursula von der Leyen at Italian Tech Week 2025

On the ultra-high security third day of Italian Tech Week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen aimed a rousing speech at the continent’s startup founders, urging patience as the tech race heats up.

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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