EU Commission President outlines strategic priorities for European sovereignty and economic independence
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Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President)
Strasbourg, France
September 16, 2026
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the State of the Union in Strasbourg. Stressed the need for European independence in a hostile geopolitical climate. Announced a new European Corporation on Critical Raw Materials to secure supply chains. Identified economic revitalization and energy independence as top priorities.
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