Ursula von der Leyen says Christine's "steady hand" helped keep Europe's economy stable
“Christine! Thank you for everything you have done for Europe and the euro. From the pandemic to Russia’s war of aggression, your steady hand has helped keep our economy stable and resilient. You have championed deeper financial integration at home.”
— Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President
Reported October 29, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · October 29, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
Ursula von der Leyen posted a message dated Oct. 29, 2026, thanking Christine for her work affecting the continent and its shared currency. According to the post, Christine’s leadership helped the economy stay on an even keel and recover from setbacks during the pandemic and the war begun by Russia, and she backed tighter financial coordination within Europe. The message is a public expression of thanks from von der Leyen to Christine over her role in European economic matters; it does not give Christine’s full name or say what occasion prompted it.
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- bsky.app ↗︎29 OCT 2026