Von der Leyen to Deliver 2026 State of the Union Address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union 2026 address next week.
By Europa Express11 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CETUpdated 11 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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According to the European Commission, President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver the State of the Union 2026 address next Wednesday, 16 September, at 9:00 CEST. The upcoming speech falls under the overarching theme of delivering Europe's independence.
The announcement was featured in the daily news briefing published in Brussels by the European Commission, marking a five-day countdown to the presidential address.