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Ursula von der Leyen outlines path for European strategic sovereignty

European Union strategic sovereignty trade deficit single market Ursula von der Leyen

In her 2026 State of the Union address to the European Parliament, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the pursuit of strategic sovereignty and a more independent Europe. A central focus of her speech was economic competitiveness and addressing the growing trade imbalance with China.

Data from Eurostat indicates that the EU's trade deficit with China reached 359.8 billion euros in 2025, an 18% increase from the previous year. This follows EU imports of 559.4 billion euros from China against exports of 199.6 billion euros.

To bolster the single market, a political agreement has been reached on the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, with a goal to complete the overhaul by the end of 2027. Additionally, proposed omnibus packages aim to reduce administrative burdens on businesses by roughly 17 billion euros annually, alongside efforts to accelerate permitting processes and strategic European projects.

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China · European Commission · European Parliament · European Union · Eurostat · Ursula von der Leyen

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission President emphasized the development of a stronger, independent Europe. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU imported goods worth 559.4 billion euros from China in 2025. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A political agreement was reached on the 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap to overhaul the single market by the end of 2027. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe is choosing its own path in an increasingly unpredictable world. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU-China trade deficit reached 359.8 billion euros in 2025, an 18% increase from the previous year. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Omnibus packages aim to reduce administrative burdens for businesses by approximately 17 billion euros annually. www.ludovika.hu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU exported 199.6 billion euros worth of goods to China in 2025. www.ludovika.hu

Sources

Saját utat választott Európa? [www.ludovika.hu]
Tra minacce globali e nuove sfide: la ricetta di Ursula von der Leyen per l'Europa del 2026 [www.lanuovaeuropa.it]
I gap da colmare per recuperare competitività [www.varesefocus.it]