On 10 September 2025, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first State of the Union address for her 2024-2029 mandate. In it, she set a bold agenda for the months to come. She outlined a vision that ranges from bolstering Europe’s competitiveness and resilience to deepening our partnerships and reinforcing our democratic foundations.
“This must be Europe’s independence moment. I believe this is our Union’s mission. To be able to take care of our own defence and security. To take control over the technologies and energies that will fuel our economies. To decide what kind of society and democracy we want to live in. To be open to the world and choose to strike partnerships with allies - old and new. It is about having the freedom and the power to determine our own destiny. And we know we can do it. Because together we have shown what is possible when we have the same ambition, unity and urgency.”
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission