Von der Leyen Set to Propose European Security Council, Euractiv Reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce the initiative during her annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, according to a report cited by TASS.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to call for the creation of a European Security Council, according to a report by the Brussels-based outlet Euractiv, cited by the Russian news agency TASS.
The proposal is reportedly set to be unveiled during von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union address, scheduled to take place in Strasbourg on Wednesday, TASS reported, attributing the information to Euractiv.
Details about the structure, mandate, or purpose of the proposed European Security Council were not specified in the available reporting. Neither Euractiv's full article nor an official statement from von der Leyen's office could be independently verified at the time of this report.
The State of the European Union address is an annual speech delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, typically outlining priorities and major policy initiatives for the institution's agenda in the coming year.
Further details on the proposed council, including its scope and role within existing European Union security structures, are expected to be clarified during the address itself.
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