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Von der Leyen SOTEU 2026: EU seeks Canada association, boosts defense, keeps Green Deal
OKO.press·CA · EU·2 days ago
An opinion piece argues that Europe's political economy is shifting toward common interests and competitiveness, but it remains unclear whether this translates into concrete policy actions. The piece reflects a growing consensus among EU states that the old model has failed, yet it offers no specific measures, leaving the gap between rhetoric and implementation as the key uncertainty.