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Von Der Leyen Says No Democracy for Italy; US War on Europe; Julian Assange Protests on October 8

Von Der Leyen Says No Democracy for Italy; US War on Europe; Julian Assange Protests on October 8

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Poland and Italy push back against Ursula Von Der Leyen's recent remarks that the European Union has tools to circumvent the results of the Italian election. 28.09.2022, Sputnik International

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