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Today, we are proposing the largest trade deal ever with Mercosur, alongside a modernized agreement with Mexico. This would create the world’s biggest free trade area, strengthen EU influence, and open up billions in export opportunities.
In a world of rising trade tensions, this is how we stay competitive, secure, and sustainable.
Good for citizens. Good for companies. A strong choice for Europe.
The European way of doing business.
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The State of the European Union (SOTEU) is the moment when the EU sets its priorities, addresses today’s challenges, and turns vision into action.
This year’s SOTEU takes place on 10 September.
Watch it live right here on our channel or via the EU portal.
In this video, you’ll learn:
00:00 What SOTEU is and why it matters
00:27 How it shapes EU policies on jobs, energy, security & more
00:45 Real examples: from securing chips supply to media freedom
SOTEU is about accountability and about building the Europe of tomorrow.
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A plane carrying President von der Leyen landed safely after being targeted by a navigation interference cyberattack.
The Bulgarian authorities suspect Russia to be behind this attack.
This incident underlines and confirms the importance of the President’s visit to the frontline Member States and also the need for investment in Defence and Europe’s Readiness.
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Europe’s security demands immediate action. This video shows how the European Commission is leading a big push in defence, driving innovation, forging stronger partnerships, and providing vital support to Ukraine, but also proposing new financial tools and simplified rules to boost investment in the Defence and Space sectors.
Learn how these efforts are building a powerful European Defence Union that ensures peace through strength.
00:41 Develop Defence industry in key areas
01:00 Production and innovation boost
01:05 Support to Ukraine
01:13 Strengthening cooperation with like minded-partners
01:40 Loans for investing in defence projects
01:49 Fiscal flexibility to redirect funds for defence projects
01:51 More investments from private and public entities
01:57 Use of other EU funding tools
02:03 Rules simplification
This is a new era for European Defence and Security
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On 1 September 2025, Commission President von der Leyen travels to Romania as part of her mission to the EU’s frontline member states. She will meet with President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.
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On 1 September 2025, Commission President von der Leyen travels to Vilnius, Lithuania as part of her mission to the EU’s frontline member states.
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On 31 August 2025, Commission President von der Leyen will travel to Bulgaria. The trip is part of her mission to the EU’s frontline member states in the face of the Russian war against Ukraine. Together with Rosen Zhelyazkov, she will discuss matters concerning security and defence.
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