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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address?
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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address?

SAPO15 September 2026 at 18:05

Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address is expected to happen shortly, generating expectations about the main topics the President of the European Commission will address. This annual speech is an important moment in the European political calendar.

Mark Carney, the guest of honour for this occasion, will be present during the speech. Von der Leyen is expected to speak about the relationship between the European bloc and Canada, strengthening transatlantic ties.

European defence is expected to be one of the central themes of the speech, in a context of geopolitical tensions. In addition, economic competitiveness and Artificial Intelligence should also feature among the topics addressed by the President of the European Commission.

Why this matters

The State of the Union address sets the European Commission's political priorities for the year ahead, directly affecting policies and decisions that impact European citizens. Mark Carney's presence as guest of honour signals the importance the Commission places on EU-Canada relations at a time of rebalancing global alliances. WHY: The State of the Union address defines the European Commission's political agenda for the year ahead, directly affecting European citizens in areas such as defence, economy and technology. Mark Carney's presence as guest of honour underscores the importance of EU-Canada relations in a context of rebalancing global alliances.

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