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The speech is aimed at setting out priorities for the next year and the vision for dealing with the challenges faced by the bloc
Published 16 Sep, 2026 07:00 | Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:09
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is making her State of the Union address to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg.
The speech is expected to touch on issues including the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East crisis, AI, climate change, and online protection for children. Reports claim that von der Leyen could also propose a ‘European Security Council’ that would include not just EU member states, but also Ukraine and Canada.
16 September 2026
07:02 GMT
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said lawmakers will “ask questions and demand answers” from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her State of the Union address.
She highlighted four priorities: competitiveness, security, climate action, and social protection, while noting “too many gaps” remain across the EU.
Metsola also welcomed the visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying it reflected the EU’s push to deepen ties with global partners.
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