Europe is preparing for a world that may never return to what it once was. Speaking in Davos, Ursula von der Leyen warned that today’s geopolitical shocks mark a permanent shift and urged the EU to build a “new independent Europe.” She said nostalgia will not restore the old order and called for lasting change across energy, defence, and trade. In a striking signal, she revealed Europe is nearing a historic free trade deal with India, creating a market of two billion people. As she heads to New Delhi, Brussels signals a bold pivot away from old dependencies.