What is happening
In her annual State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen said that “ultranationalists and Russians” want to fracture Europe. She said she would invite AI leaders to discuss the issue, arguing that staying in the race is crucial for the EU’s independence. She also called for a European security protocol similar to Article 4 of NATO.
Why is it on the Radar?
The speech identifies artificial intelligence, European security and the preservation of EU unity as key issues for the Union’s future.