Von der Leyen to Outline EU Independence Agenda in Sixth SOTEU Address

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her sixth State of the Union speech, framing her legacy around European strategic autonomy amid ongoing wars, wildfires, and potential US policy shifts under Trump. The address is expected to set the EU's political agenda for the coming year, with emphasis on defense, resilience, and external threats. The speech's concrete policy proposals remain unannounced, and its impact will depend on subsequent legislative action.