Ursula von der Leyen delivers sixth EU State of the Union address

The European Union’s annual State of the Union address took place this week, marking the sixth time President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has delivered the speech and the second occasion in her current five‑year mandate that began in 2024. The event, a staple of the EU calendar, offers the Commission President a platform to outline policy priorities, assess progress on legislative initiatives, and set the agenda for the coming year across areas such as the green transition, digital innovation, and economic resilience.

Von der Leyen’s remarks highlighted the Commission’s focus on implementing the European Green Deal, strengthening the single market, and advancing the EU’s strategic autonomy in technology and security. She also referenced the upcoming multi‑annual financial framework, calling for member‑state cooperation to meet budgetary targets and fund key projects. The speech concluded with an invitation to European institutions and citizens to collaborate on shared challenges, underscoring the Commission’s commitment to delivering tangible results before the next parliamentary elections.