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State of the Union 2026

The State of the Union (SOTEU) address is an annual speech by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, setting the priorities for the Union for the year ahead.

EC President VDL
© European Union 2026

It is a key moment in EU's democracy - an opportunity to

  • reflect on the past year
  • outline the EU's priorities
  • announce new initiatives.

The address is followed by a debate with Members of the European Parliament, reinforcing accountability.

In this year's address, President Ursula von der Leyen will share her vision and major initiatives for the year ahead, building on the EU's achievements so far.

On 16 September 2026 a livestream of the State of the Union speech will be available on this page.

This must be Europe's independence moment. I believe this is our Union's mission. Ultimately, it is about having the freedom and the power to determine our own destiny. And we know we can do it. Because together we have shown what is possible when we have the same ambition, unity and urgency.

Ursula von der Leyen, State of the Union 2025