Von der Leyen Delivers State of EU Address, Outlines Roadmap Amid Challenges

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the annual State of the European Union speech, reviewing the bloc's situation and outlining its strategic direction amid economic, political, and geopolitical pressures. The address signals the EU's policy priorities for the coming year, though specific measures remain to be detailed. This is a routine annual event, but the content may indicate shifts in EU policy stance.