State of the Union: Ursula von der Leyen addresses climate, AI and European security
Before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Commission president outlined EU priorities for an hour, from the Russian threat to the dangers of social media for minors.
Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union address Wednesday morning before the European Parliament assembled in Strasbourg, according to France 24. For an hour, the president of the European Commission addressed a wide range of issues affecting the future of the European bloc.
Among the topics covered were the security threats facing Europe, in a context marked by the war in Ukraine, France 24 reports. Climate change was also among the subjects addressed by the European official.
Ursula von der Leyen also devoted part of her remarks to artificial intelligence, a technological issue now central to the European agenda. She also mentioned the dangers of social media for minors, a subject that has sparked growing debate within European institutions.
This annual address, a major institutional moment in the European calendar, traditionally allows the Commission to present its accomplishments and directions for the coming year before the members of the European Parliament assembled in plenary session.
Sources
- Climat, IA, Ukraine... ce qu'il faut retenir du discours sur l'état de l'UE de Von der Leyen — France 24 — Français
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