EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc’s challenges in major speech
Von der Leyen is expected to focus on Ukraine, trade and online safety as the Commission prepares new proposals on migration and social media rules.
- On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, France, outlining priorities for the coming year and tackling major challenges facing the 27-member bloc.
- Following a massive influx of migrants into Ceuta last July, von der Leyen is expected to propose stricter migration measures, including potential temporary asylum suspensions for large-scale arrivals and expanded Frontex mandates.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend as a special guest, while EU diplomats report Canada is negotiating to join the European Union's 90 billion euro support loan to Ukraine on terms similar to the U.K.
- The Commission president will present the "EU Kids Act" on Thursday to address online safety, proposing an EU-wide social media ban for minors based on expert recommendations released in July.
- Addressing broader geopolitical challenges, von der Leyen will likely emphasize economic competitiveness and protecting industrial foundations amid tensions with China and erosion of transatlantic trade premises.
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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. In it, she will discuss in detail the...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday. It will outline her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc. The speech has been kept under wraps. But it's expected to touch on AI, climate change, and the fires that have swept Europe this summer. It's also likely to address protection for children on…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the EU speech on Sept 16, usually a celebration of last year's wins and previewing the agenda for the next year, with Ukraine likely to feature strongly. The speech itself is a closely guarded secret, and the subject of much speculation across Brussels in the weeks leading up to the event. However, there are hints of how Ukraine may and may not feature this time.…
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