State of the Union13 September 2023 State of the Union address It is the moment to show to the young generation that we can build a continent where you can be who you are, love who you want, and aim as high as you want. A continent reconciled with nature and leading the way on new technologies. A continent that is united in freedom and peace. This is Europe’s moment to once again answer the call of history. Highlights from the State of the Union speech Watch the full video Watch the International Sign Language videoRead the speech in all languages Download the multilingual version Charting the course of our European future In her State of the Union address on 13 September 2023, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen outlined the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the European Union's successes and achievements of the past years. Proposed initiatives A European Green DealEuropean Wind Power Package2040 climate targetInitiative for water resilienceA Europe fit for the digital ageEU Space LawStrategy on Space Data EconomyInitiative to open up European supercomputer capacity to ethical and responsible AI start-upsAn economy that works for peopleEU Biotech and Biomanufacturing InitiativeFollow up to the Val Duchesse SummitAdvanced Materials for industrial leadershipInitiative on rules on the European Works CouncilA stronger Europe in the worldStrengthen partnership with AfricaEuropean Defence industrial strategyPromoting our European way of lifeExtension of Temporary Protection for people fleeing UkraineAction Plan on anti-drug trafficking, including European Ports AllianceUpdate the legal framework and strengthen cooperation to fight the smuggling of migrantsJoint European degreeA new push for European democracyCommunication on pre-enlargement reforms and policy reviewsCommission Recommendation on integrated child protection systems Our commitment to Europe and Europeans Letter of IntentPresident von der Leyen also sent a Letter of Intent to Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council. In it, she details the actions the Commission intends to take in the following year by means of legislation and other initiatives. 19 MAY 2025State of the Union 2023 - President von der Leyen's letter of intentOther languages (23)български(1.42 MB - PDF)Downloadespañol(1.36 MB - PDF)Downloadčeština(621.69 KB - PDF)Downloaddansk(1.31 MB - PDF)DownloadDeutsch(624.25 KB - PDF)Downloadeesti(618.79 KB - PDF)Downloadελληνικά(1.36 MB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(622.55 KB - PDF)DownloadGaeilge(621.52 KB - PDF)Downloadhrvatski(649.31 KB - PDF)Downloaditaliano(1.33 MB - PDF)Downloadlatviešu(1.22 MB - PDF)Downloadlietuvių(1.2 MB - PDF)Downloadmagyar(1.45 MB - PDF)DownloadMalti(1.43 MB - PDF)DownloadNederlands(1.34 MB - PDF)Downloadpolski(1.5 MB - PDF)Downloadportuguês(1.33 MB - PDF)Downloadromână(663.99 KB - PDF)Downloadslovenčina(1.44 MB - PDF)Downloadslovenščina(1.21 MB - PDF)Downloadsuomi(621.66 KB - PDF)Downloadsvenska(1.29 MB - PDF)Download Von der Leyen Commission: Achievements 2022-2023Over the past year, Europeans have weathered an energy crisis, welcomed into their homes millions of Ukrainian refugees in the largest displacement of people since the Second World War, and boosted the economy with unprecedented European investmentsAnother year of unprecedented challenges and the EU has risen to the occasion once again. Europe: Promises keptAchievements at a glance Main achievements Defending European peaceStanding with Ukraine for as long as it takesInvesting in Europe's prosperityBuilding a green and digital fair economy for allBuilding Europe's societal resilienceProtecting and reinforcing our democratic values and rights for an inclusive society 8 SEPTEMBER 2023State of the Union 2023 – Achievements 2022-2023Other languages (23)български(32.2 MB - PDF)Downloadespañol(31.52 MB - PDF)Downloadčeština(32.13 MB - PDF)Downloaddansk(31.51 MB - PDF)DownloadDeutsch(13.46 MB - PDF)Downloadeesti(31.94 MB - PDF)Downloadελληνικά(32.08 MB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(13.68 MB - PDF)DownloadGaeilge(31.84 MB - PDF)Downloadhrvatski(31.42 MB - PDF)Downloaditaliano(31.96 MB - PDF)Downloadlatviešu(31.98 MB - PDF)Downloadlietuvių(32 MB - PDF)Downloadmagyar(31.58 MB - PDF)DownloadMalti(31.53 MB - PDF)DownloadNederlands(32.05 MB - PDF)Downloadpolski(32.11 MB - PDF)Downloadportuguês(31.69 MB - PDF)Downloadromână(32.12 MB - PDF)Downloadslovenčina(31.66 MB - PDF)Downloadslovenščina(17.78 MB - PDF)Downloadsuomi(31.83 MB - PDF)Downloadsvenska(17.78 MB - PDF)Download Your Europe, Your stories Local hero in Pernikrebuilding communitiesMalta’s top football strikerbreaks gender barriers1jeune1solutionhelping young French people get their first job Discover all stories Latest 13 September 20232023 State of the Union - Main initiatives13 September 20232023 State of the Union Address by President von der LeyenMore news Documents General publications8 September 2023State of the Union 2023 - Documents Follow and get involved #SOTEUInstagramYouTubeXFacebookTelegramMastodonOther social networks Related links Priorities 2019-2024President von der LeyenCommission work programmeState of the Union
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