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Ursula von der Leyen is at her sixth State of the Union speech

Video. The State of the Union lottery: What will Ursula von der Leyen say?

Updated: 15/09/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2

The war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade are all expected to feature in Brussels’ most eagerly awaited speech of the year — with the possibility of a surprise announcement always lurking around the corner.

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