EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc’s challenges in major speech
Von der Leyen is expected to detail new EU measures on Ukraine, climate, migration and competitiveness in a closely watched annual address.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, outlining the Commission's priorities for the coming year.
- Following July's massive migrant influx into Ceuta, Spain, von der Leyen is expected to propose stricter asylum measures and announce the 'EU Kids Act' to regulate minors' social media use.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attends as special guest while von der Leyen highlights the 90 billion euro loan supporting Ukraine and calls on third countries to fill the remaining budget gap.
- EU diplomats indicate Canada may join the bloc's loan scheme on terms similar to the U.K., potentially addressing Ukraine's $27 billion budget hole as Brussels weighs additional energy infrastructure support.
- Member states remain divided on key issues including unanimity requirements and industrial policy, posing challenges to implementing the Commission's proposed legislative agenda despite von der Leyen's ambitious announcements.
146 Articles
146 Articles
The Head of the European Commission is presenting a speech on the state of the Union in the European Parliament on Wednesday. Ursula von der Leyen has linked her political legacy to the effort to make Europe more independent in a dangerous world. On Wednesday, she will have to explain...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gives State of the Union address
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver the annual State of the Union address before the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, at a time when the European Union is being hit by multiple crises, including migration, AI, climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine. Watch live on FRANCE 24 at 9am Paris time (GMT+2).
cedarnews.net
rmf24.plنُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Migration, the war in Ukraine, Russia's hybrid activities and European security - these are to be the most important topics of Wednesday's State of the Union address. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر موقع Cedarnews الإخباري. للاطلاع على مزيد من الأخبار العاجلة والتقارير الحصرية، زوروا موقعنا الرسمي.
In her State of the Union address, the Commission President will present the EU's priorities in an uncertain geopolitical environment.
The President of the European Commission will address MEPs from 9 a.m. and will detail her legislative priorities for the coming year.
In the biggest speech of the year in the EU, Ursula von der Leyen will present her political roadmap for the union, and migration will be a central theme. However, one of von der Leyen's proposals is mostly "for the sake of the headlines," the diplomat believes.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
