EU's executive body elects its first female president by narrow margin.
Within Europe, Von der Leyen will navigate a series of economic reforms geared at establishing"social fairness" by boosting opportunities for young people and setting minimum wages across the bloc.
Corporate taxes will also be reformed to catch up with the increasingly globalized nature of business, clamp down on digital companies and tackle tax fraud. Von der Leyen is also eyeing an improved trade partnership with the United States — the Trump administrationA trade deal would be part of a wider push to grow Europe's influence on the international stage."I believe Europe should have a stronger and more united voice in the world — and it needs to act fast," she said.Von der Leyen announced ambitious targets of establishing a $1.
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