What is happening
In her State of the Union speech, von der Leyen presented an alliance with Ottawa aimed at strengthening the EU’s independence and security amid Russian threats and tensions with the United States. She also addressed defence, support for Ukraine, clean energy, relations with China and artificial intelligence, and promised new emergency migration procedures. She proposed limits on minors’ access to social media.
Why is it on the Radar?
The proposals and announcements concern the EU’s security, energy and defence policies, its international partnerships, migration procedures and regulation of minors’ access to social media.