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"We still live in a man's world." Ursula von der Leyen sofagate snub reaction

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has addressed her treatment in Turkey dubb...

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16.51 27 Apr 2021


"We still live in a man's world." Ursula von der Leyen sofagate snub reaction


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16.51 27 Apr 2021


The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has addressed her treatment in Turkey dubbed 'sofagate' where she was denied a seat at the top table. She said she felt hurt and alone as a woman.  Henry McKean took to the streets and asked do we still live in a man's world?


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