EU Commission president to address Ukraine in annual State of the Union speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was scheduled to deliver her annual State of the Union address on September 16, 2026, with Ukraine expected to be a prominent topic in the speech that typically reviews past achievements and outlines future priorities.

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What to expect on Ukraine in the EU's big yearly roundup

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the EU speech on Sept 16, usually a celebration of last year's wins and previewing the agenda for the next year, with Ukraine likely to feature strongly. The speech itself is a closely guarded secret, and the subject of much speculation across Brussels in the weeks leading up to the event. However, there are hints

KYIV INDEPENDENT: What to expect on Ukraine in the EU's big yearly roundup https:// kyivindependent.com/what-to-ex pect-on-ukraine-in-the-eus-big-yearly-roundup/ European Commission President Ursula v

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KYIV INDEPENDENT: What to expect on Ukraine in the EU's big yearly roundup https:// kyivindependent.com/what-to-ex pect-on-ukraine-in-the-eus-big-yearly-roundup/ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the EU speech on Sept 16, usually a celebration of last year s wins and previewing the agenda for the next year, with Ukraine likely to feature strongly.T