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Von der Leyen to deliver second State of the Union address of term on Wednesday

Correio da Manhã14 September 2026 at 15:41

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will deliver on Wednesday the second State of the Union address of her term. This annual address is an important moment in the European political calendar, in which the President takes stock of achievements and presents priorities for the following period.

In this year's address, Von der Leyen is expected to present new responses to address various challenges facing the European Union today. Among the issues expected to be addressed are European defense and the strengthening of the bloc's strategic autonomy.

Migrations constitute another of the topics expected to be present in the speech of the President of the European Commission. This is a question that has been occupying a central place on the European political agenda in recent years.

Furthermore, Von der Leyen is also expected to address issues related to artificial intelligence and the protection of children in the digital environment, reflecting the growing importance of these themes in contemporary society and in the policies of the European Union.

Why this matters

European readers will be affected by the policies Von der Leyen will propose in this address, which cover areas that directly impact citizens' daily lives, from security and defense to protecting young people online. This address sets the political direction of the Commission for the remainder of its term.

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