Von der Leyen outlines priorities for EU security and economic resilience
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out priorities for defense, competitiveness, and climate resilience during her State of the Union address.
In her sixth State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined key priorities aimed at navigating global instability and economic pressures. She called for a renewed European security framework and decreased reliance on major international powers, including China and the United States. To bolster economic competitiveness, von der Leyen urged reforms to ensure the bloc remains "easy to do business, easy to invest and easy to scale up." Her agenda spans defense expansion, migration reform, artificial intelligence development, and climate resilience, referencing recent wildfires across member states. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also attended the session, highlighting transatlantic partnership as the European Union addresses geopolitical challenges and rising energy costs.
Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Poslovni dnevnik
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