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2026-09-17 12:44:09
[Urban President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address: EU Plays the "Defense Card," Settles the "New Balance Sheet"] On September 16, local time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, summarizing the Commission's work over the past year and outlining policy priorities for the coming year. The speech lasted about an hour, followed by a debate among European Parliament members. From security and defense to industrial competition, from foreign trade to energy and key raw materials, this year's State of the Union address sent a prominent signal: facing a constantly changing international environment, the EU is accelerating the enhancement of its security capabilities and economic resilience, and is attempting to strengthen its operational capabilities by adjusting trade relations, strengthening its industrial base, and expanding external partnerships. (CCTV News)
