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Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech — live updates

Politico EU Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09:36 UTC By POLITICO 1 min read
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It’s a big day for Ursula von der Leyen, as she’ll give her State of the Union address, outlining her vision for Europe’s future. We know she’ll talk about topics such as AI, climate, migration and social media, but in how much detail? And will there be surprises?

It’s a big day for Ursula von der Leyen, as she’ll give her State of the Union address, outlining her vision for Europe’s future.

We know she’ll talk about topics such as AI, climate, migration and social media, but in how much detail? And will there be surprises? Plus, what will be the reaction from members of the European Parliament and a watching Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister?

Our top team of reporters in Strasbourg, Brussels and beyond will give you all the latest news and analysis. Scroll down for updates.

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