State of the European Union 2026 (SOTEU)

On 16 September 2026, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver this year's State of the European Union (SOTEU). SOTEU is a yearly speech delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, outlining her priorities for the Union for the year ahead.

The 2026 State of the Union Address will be broadcast live, unencrypted and free of charge via the European Union's Audiovisual Service, the European Broadcasting Service (EBS). Read further updates for broadcasters on this Infosheet (SOTEU).