Von der Leyen to set out challenges and opportunities for EU in ‘state of the Union’ speech – Europe live
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver her annual 'state of the Union' speech at the European Parliament. The address will focus on critical challenges including security concerns regarding Russia, global competitiveness, migration, and climate policy.
Why it matters
This speech outlines the legislative and strategic priorities for the European Union, impacting policy direction for the entire bloc.
The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is about to speak at the European parliament to discuss “the state of the Union” in her annual speech about the EU’s place in the ever more complicated world.
A light illumination on a wall at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Her speech in Strasbourg comes as the list of challenges facing the bloc grows ever longer – not least an increasingly aggressive Russia following incidents involving Denmark, Lithuania, and Poland this week. Security is set to be a key theme.
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