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Posted On: September 18th 2026, 07:28 am
🇪🇺 What just made it onto Europe’s agenda?

Yesterday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the 2026 State of the Union, setting out the priorities and flagship initiatives the Commission plans to take forward over the year ahead.

From competitiveness and jobs to social inclusion, security and defence, climate resilience, democracy and the rule of law. The speech gives us a first look at what could shape the next year of EU policymaking.

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