Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday setting out her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling the challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:09:31 UTC.

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