https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-the-union-five-takeaways-from-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-speechContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-the-union-five-takeaways-from-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-speechhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/state-of-the-union-five-takeaways-from-ursula-von-der-leyen-s-speech#u73856Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:40:49 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union address to propose a new EU security mechanism and a "playbook" to counter sabotage and drone incidents. She advocated for a strategic partnership with Canada to navigate what she described as an "openly hostile world." Von der Leyen also aimed to position Europe as a leader among the world's middle powers, incorporating visions shared by Mark Carney, who attended the speech. The agenda also included discussions on artificial intelligence and the European Union's ecological challenges.W