Von der Leyen, discurs puternic la Starea Uniunii: "UE este mai puternică, dar și mai vulnerabilă ca oricând" • Newsweek România

Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's strength and vulnerability in her State of the Union address, calling for greater European independence. She highlighted the challenges posed by Russia, China, and extremism, urging the EU to reduce dependencies and enhance its autonomy. Von der Leyen described the current global environment as hostile, warning against the rise of extremism and disinformation that threaten European unity. She identified economic recovery as a top priority, advocating for a more integrated single market and lower energy costs to boost competitiveness. Additionally, she stressed the need for a firmer stance on trade imbalances with China and the importance of diversifying critical supply sources to ensure strategic independence.