On September 16, local time, European Commission President von der Leyen delivered an annual “Union Address” at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, summarizing the work of the European Commission over the past year and proposing policy priorities for the coming year. The speech lasted about an hour, followed by a debate among members of the European Parliament. From security and defense to industrial competition, from foreign trade to energy and key raw materials, this year's “Alliance Address” sent a prominent signal: in the face of a changing international environment, the EU is speeding up the improvement of its own security capabilities and economic resilience, and is trying to enhance its ability to act by adjusting trade relationships, strengthening the industrial base, and expanding external partners.

On September 16, local time, European Commission President von der Leyen delivered an annual “Union Address” at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, summarizing the work of the European Commission over the past year and proposing policy priorities for the coming year. The speech lasted about an hour, followed by a debate among members of the European Parliament. From security and defense to industrial competition, from foreign trade to energy and key raw materials, this year's “Alliance Address” sent a prominent signal: in the face of a changing international environment, the EU is speeding up the improvement of its own security capabilities and economic resilience, and is trying to enhance its ability to act by adjusting trade relationships, strengthening the industrial base, and expanding external partners.