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The audience suggested Ursula von der Leyen as another winner for her efforts in repurposing the EU's structural borrowing in response to industrial and defense needs across Europe. The panel largely agreed with her being a supporter of centralized EU power in the face of global challenges, indicating a transformative moment for EU governance.
Losers of the Week
As the discussion shifted to the week's losers, Rory identified Ahmed Al-Sharar, Syria's transitional President, highlighting a recent surge of violence in the country that has resulted in significant civilian casualties. Al-Sharar's inability to control the ongoing conflict reflects poorly on his leadership, and it poses challenges for Syria's attempts to lift international sanctions and improve its global standing.