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The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen tells Ukraine's parliament that EU membership was "within reach" but urges them to press forward with anti-corruption reforms. "You have created an impressive anti-corruption machine," she tells the lawmakers by video link. "But now these institutions need teeth, and the right people in senior posts." SOUNDBITE
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen warns any post-Brexit trade deal must not undermine the EU single market. SOUNDBITE
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announces that the EU's executive arm will recommend that member states open formal membership talks with Bosnia. "The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in our union," she says. SOUNDBITE
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomes European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Belgium Prime minister Alexandre De Croo at chancellery in Warsaw, and they pose together for photos. IMAGES
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen rules out any alliance between her centre-right camp and Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "friends" in the next EU parliament, two days after announcing she is seeking a second term. SOUNDBITE