This Infoclip shows illustrations of European defence and security with illustrative shots of troups, soliders, views of planes on patrol, various navy shots, arms industry, cybersecurity and civil protection. In the annual State of the Union (SOTEU) debate, the President of the European Commission should address the most pertinent topics, including also European defence and security and outline the plans ahead. The annual SOTEU debate allows MEPS to scrutinise the European Commission's work. Footage is courtesy of NATO, see conditions of use: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/68162.htm