State of the Union address: von der Leyen discusses closer ties between Canada and the EU
During her annual address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the European Commission president outlined her priorities, including artificial intelligence regulation and a plan to combat heat waves.
Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, September 16, before the European Parliament gathered in Strasbourg, according to France 24. She presented the European Union's priorities for the year ahead.
Among these priorities is a firm stance on artificial intelligence regulation, the outlet reports. The European Commission president also announced the creation of a "European plan to combat heat waves," according to the same source.
The address also touched on the ambition to bring Canada closer to the European Union, with Ottawa mentioned as a possible "first associated member" of the EU, according to France 24.
Caroline de Camaret, head of Europe coverage for France 24, provided explanations of these announcements as part of the coverage of this annual address.
Sources
- Discours d'Ursula von der Leyen : le Canada, "premier membre associé" de l'UE ? — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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