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State of the Union Address 2021 by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission: A Europe United in Freedom and Diversity

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.
On this occasion, Ursula von der Leyen’s address was also followed by speeches and discussions with Members of the European Parliament. 
This video shows part of the speech given by Ursula von der Leyen entitled ‘A Europe United in Freedom and Diversity’
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ID I-210696
Date 15/09/2021
Duration 10:32
Languages Italiano suomi svenska See more
Category Complete speech
Tags Interinstitutional cooperation Freedom of the press Rule of law See more
Personalities Ursula von der Leyen
Location Strasbourg - EP/Louise-Weiss
Institution European Parliament and Commission
Views 2592

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