Von der Leyen's SOTEU anniversary: Europe's strategic autonomy test amid Russian drone incursions and NATO doubts

One year after von der Leyen's State of the European Union speech, Europe's strategic autonomy remains unproven. The backdrop included Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace and US commitment doubts, but the article assesses progress on defense and geopolitical influence. The core claim is that Europe's 'fight' for strategic autonomy is ongoing, with mixed results and unresolved uncertainties.