Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union; EU fiscal and justice topics in focus

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the annual State of the Union address, outlining the EU's policy priorities. The address touches on fiscal matters, including the search for new tax revenues, and references the case of Ratko Mladic, indicating a focus on justice and rule of law. The speech sets the EU's agenda for the coming year, with implications for member-state cooperation and market sentiment.