EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc’s challenges in major speech
Von der Leyen is expected to unveil new measures on security, competitiveness and climate after a summer of heatwaves and wildfires.
- 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.
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EU head Von der Leyen announces European security pact, including Canada and independent of NATO
The State of the Union speech was a declaration that the European bourgeoisie must act independently of the Trump administration to assert its predatory interests on a world scale, above all by waging war against Russia in Ukraine and a trade war against China.
EU's von der Leyen backs European Security Council and 'playbook ...
EU chief proposes a European Security Council with partners including Ukraine, Canada, and the U.K. — plus a threat-alert system independent of NATO
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a European Security Council that would bring together EU leaders and their counterparts from partner countries such as Canada, Norway, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. She unveiled the proposal during her annual address to the European Parliament.
EU's von der Leyen backs European Security Council and 'playbook' against sabotage
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday backed the creation of a European Security Council, bringing together leaders from the EU, Britain, Norway, Ukraine and Canada, as she warned threats to peace on the continent were growing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The proposal for a new European security strategy, as well as the promotion of the creation of a European Security Council, was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during her annual State of the EU address. The post Von der Leyen: The EU's defeat for Israel, the tough stance on immigration and the invitation to Canada appeared first on in.gr.
Von der Leyen’s EU speech: Billions for Ukraine, nothing for Europeans freezing this winter
Von der Leyen announced an undefined "associate membership" status for Canada during her EU address. She confirmed up to €15 billion in unspent defense loans will fund joint arms projects with Ukraine. Her proposed EU Kids Act would restrict social media access for children under 15. Lawmaker Patryk Jaki cited over €4 billion in wasted vaccine spending and growing EU bureaucracy. Von der Leyen offered no new relief for Europeans facing soari…
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