Times are changing. And so is Europe.

We already have achieved so much together.

We have laid the foundations of our common defence industry and tech leadership.

And there is so much more to come.

Stay tuned for the State of the Union address on 10 September.

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— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 2, 2025