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Live. Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges

Updated: 16/09/2026 - 8:01 GMT+2

Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents.

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