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State of the Union Address 2021 by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

On 15 September 2021, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered her 2021 State of the European Union address before the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, presenting her priorities for the year ahead and outlining her vision for how the European Union could evolve by years.
From this perspective, Ursula von der Leyen focused her speech on Europe's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, stressing notably health preparedness, social dimension, technological leadership and a defence Union.
The President also underlined the importance of staying true to European values, including caring for the most vulnerable, standing up for media freedom, reinforcing the Rule of Law in the Union and empowering our youth. She also encouraged global partnerships to act on climate change.
This programme shows the whole speech delivered by Ursula von der Leyen.
Media information
ID I-210344
Date 15/09/2021
Duration 01:00:18
Languages Original
Category Complete speech
Tags Youth <Population> People with disabilities Climate change See more
Personalities Ursula von der Leyen Roberta Metsola
Location Strasbourg - EP/Louise-Weiss Strasbourg - EP
Institution European Parliament and Commission
Views 650

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