Von der Leyen : on ne s'attend jamais à rien mais on est toujours déçus du discours sur l'état de l'Union par la présidente de la Commission #SOTEU

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Sterren als Céline Dion én Mark Carney schitterden afgelopen week in Frankrijk: wat betekent dit voor Europa?

👉 Mijn opinie n.a.v. #SOTEU van Ursula von der Leyen in De Tijd via www.tijd.be/opinie/colum...

In her #SOTEU speech, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu called Israeli settlements "unacceptable", but resisted calls to ban EU trade fueling their economy.

Hard to see the point. Easy to see the (embarrassing and criminal) results: euobserver.com/238230/israe...

We watched von der Leyen's State of the Union like the rest of Europe. Our takeaway: a key omission.

Independent journalism is a precondition for democratic resilience — the most durable answer to the threats she warned against. #SOTEU #SOTEU2026

Read our full response: buff.ly/ZtSkRjB

usa supporters be like...
#soteu #meme

🇪🇺A Europe that is there for Europeans

With NextGenerationEU, we restarted our economic engine while accelerating the clean and digital transitions. Under this instrument, €440 billion of euro have been disbursed.

On the ground, these funds meant a Europe that delivers for everyone. 👇

#SOTEU

Von der Leyen parece incapaz de ver la realidad europea.

Escribo sobre el debate del estado de la UE #SOTEU en el @huffingtonpost.es

www.huffingtonpost.es/opinion/la-m...

My take on #SOTEU 🎙️🇪🇺 Von der Leyen finally names the far-right threat, but no remedies. Also no QMV reform. Mention of a vague "Congress of Europe" and Canada as an associate member. Long on symbolism, short on detail. Full piece + 14 more takes 👇 www.foederalist.eu/2026/09/sote...

As noted by Bruegel - Mark Carney gave a press conference after addressing parliament where he took questions from the media - and this was both worthwhile and appreciated.

VDL...didn't even do a press confernece after her #SOTEU. I really think she should, it would help a lot

An addition to the @euiss.bsky.social contributions to #SOTEU: how can Canada and the EU elevate their partnership? What could 'associate membership' look like? Where can practical cooperation expand further?

My latest commentary: www.iss.europa.eu/publications...

New TEPSA Commentary 📚 "A constitutional definition for strengthening the EU as a union of values" by Jaap Hoeksma.

Von der Leyen's calls to fight for democracy in the #SOTEU must be answered by the development of a democratic political philosophy of the EU✊

More here 👉 tepsa.eu/analysis/a-c...

What did President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu say? 👀

And where does humanitarian action fit in Europe's priorities based on yesterday's #SOTEU? We looked at the speech through a #humanitarian lens and this is what we missed in the speech.

🗨️ What did you miss?

In her State of the Union speech on 16 Sept 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared key priorities & flagship projects for the year to come, building on the progress in recent years. #SOTEU You can watch the full video here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...

#SOTEU: the day after.
Civic society organisations have started sharing their reflection on what was said yesterday.

"Children happen to be migrants, they are not migrants who happen to be children. We say the EU should never compromise on protecting children.”

🏛️During his visit to the European Parliament #Canada PM Mark Carney attended #SOTEU and addressed MEPS.

➡️He also met with EU political leaders, including Foreign Affairs Committee Chair McAllister, International Trade Committee Lange and #DCA Chair Javier Moreno Sanchez.

#parliamentarydiplomacy

#SOTEU: 12 takeaways from #vonderLeyen’s State of the Union, by @sebastianstarc.bsky.social | Politico

www.politico.eu/article/12-t...

Seit gestern hat von der Leyen in der #soteu Rede ein Social-Media-Verbot für Kinder bis 13 Jahre und Einschränkungen bis 18 Jahre gefordert.
Unpopular opinion: Sie hat recht, und das habe ich im Juni in einem Essay so aufgeschrieben: www.diepresse.com/29340072/soc...

I spoke on RTE Radio 1’s Morning Ireland about the prospect of Canadian gaining associate membership of the European Union.
#Canada #EU #SOTEU www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

🌱 We welcome @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's recognition of farmers and innovation in her #SOTEU speech.

#AI and #PrecisionAgriculture can help farmers adapt to climate pressures and boost sustainability.

🇪🇺 The Food & Feed Omnibus must turn this ambition into action

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