Von der Leyen's State of Union speech: high-stakes balancing act

Ursula von der Leyen delivers her sixth State of the European Union speech, described by a senior MEP as a 'walk on a razor's edge above a volcano.' The address comes at the midpoint of her second term, with expectations high for setting priorities amid multiple crises. The speech's content is not yet known, but its framing suggests significant political stakes for the Commission's agenda.