Von der Leyen Delivers State of the EU Address, Carney Among Attendees
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out priorities for the year ahead, with artificial intelligence among the key topics and Bank of Canada's Mark Carney present in the chamber.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual state of the European Union address on Wednesday, outlining priorities for the coming year and her vision for addressing challenges facing the bloc, according to France 24.
The speech, closely watched as a marker of the European Union's policy direction, was attended by Mark Carney, according to the broadcaster. France 24 correspondent Armen Georgian reported on the address and its context.
Artificial intelligence featured among the topics on the agenda for the speech, France 24 said, reflecting ongoing discussions within the EU about regulating and harnessing the technology as the bloc positions itself in global economic competition.
The state of the EU address is traditionally used by the Commission president to present a broad set of policy priorities and to respond to pressing issues facing the 27-member bloc, described by France 24 as the world's biggest trading bloc.
Further details of the specific policy proposals outlined in the address were not immediately available from the source report.
Sources
- Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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