European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to deliver State of the Union address

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The European Parliament is convening a plenary session in Strasbourg from Wednesday to Thursday. The central event is the annual State of the Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, September 16. The speech is expected to outline the Commission's legislative priorities, including defense, security, economic competitiveness, climate change, and the post-2027 EU budget.

Key legislative and political topics on the agenda include debates on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) to counter foreign interference from nations such as Russia, China, and Iran, as well as discussions on protecting infrastructure from hybrid attacks. The Parliament will also address a new customs code for online commerce and carbon market regulations.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend as a guest of honor, scheduled to deliver a speech on Thursday regarding EU-Canada relations, focusing on shared economic and security interests. Additionally, von der Leyen is expected to present a proposal aimed at limiting social media access for minors within the European Union.

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European Commission · European Parliament · European Union · Mark Carney · Strasbourg · Ursula von der Leyen

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[● 2 SOURCES] The agenda includes debates on defense, security, climate change, and the carbon market. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.standartnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, September 16. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.acorianooriental.pt · www.standartnews.com · www.today.it · monacolife.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The European Parliament is holding a plenary session in Strasbourg from Wednesday to Thursday. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.acorianooriental.pt · www.standartnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The European Parliament will discuss a new customs code to address the growth of online commerce. www.standartnews.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend as a guest of honor to discuss EU-Canada relations. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.acorianooriental.pt · www.standartnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The European Parliament will vote on recommendations for the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) to protect against foreign interference. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.acorianooriental.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ursula von der Leyen plans to present a proposal to limit social media access for minors in Europe. www.acorianooriental.pt