The European Commission president has emphasized the bloc’s strength and unity in her annual State of the European Union address, framing economic revival as the top priority while warning of growing threats to democracy. She highlighted the need to reform the EU’s single market to reduce fragmentation, aiming for completion within the next year. The speech framed a choice between reinforcing European sovereignty and allowing external influences—including nationalist movements and foreign interference—to weaken democratic cohesion. Concerns over disinformation and geopolitical manipulation were positioned as shared challenges demanding collective action.
European Commission president also says EU is the strongest it has ever been as she delivers her state of the European Union speechVon der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class industries and services.She says its single market remains too fragmented and needs to reform further, with the aim of completing it by the end of next year.“Do we want to rally around our European idea that together we can decide our own destiny? Or do we let our democracies be undermined by the proxies and puppets of authoritarians?Whether it is the ultra nationalist or the anti-European, whether it’s Russian interference or disinformation, the names may be different, but their goal is the same. Continue reading...
