The State of the European Union debate is a key moment of accountability for the European Commission towards the EU’s democratically elected representatives, fostering a more transparent and democratic Union.&nbsp;

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her first State of the European Union address since being re-elected on 10th September 2025.&nbsp;MEPs then quizzed&nbsp; von der Leyen on the Commission’s work since the beginning of its new mandate and its upcoming plans.

Opening the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “In these unprecedented times, we need clarity and we need resolve to steer Europe. We need a Europe that takes responsibility for its own security, makes it easier for businesses, and protects jobs. A Europe which is fairer and one that stands up for our democratic values. When the world feels too often like it is on fire, with Russian aggression against Ukraine and the horrific situation in Gaza, this Parliament is eager for Europe to step up with new and bold ideas.”

“This must be Europe’s independence moment”, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Europe must be able to take care of its own defence and security, control the technologies and energies that will fuel its economies, decide what kind of society and democracy we want to live in and be open to the world.

State of the European Union 2025

Press Conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left Group Co-Presidents on The future of the von der Leyen Commission

State of the European Union 2025: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following the debate

State of the European Union 2025: extracts from the statements by the political groups chairs

State of the European Union 2025: highlights of the speech by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Statement of Roberta METSOLA, EP President post the State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statements by political group speakers (in reverse order)

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: answering statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: MEPs debate (part 2 - Including Catch the eye)

Atmosphere ahead of the State of the Union - #SOTEU2025

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: MEPs debate (part 1)

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Marie BJERRE, Council of the EU representative

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by René AUST (ESN, DE), Chair of the ESN Group

State of the European Union 2025 debate

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Chair of the Left Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the Greens/EFA Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Valérie HAYER (RENEW, FR), Chair of the Renew Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Nicola PROCACCINI (ECR, IT), Chair of the ECR Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Jordan BARDELLA (PfE, FR), Chair of the PfE Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP Group

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 8 - Migration - European identity and values)

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 7 - Global partnerships and Trade - Democracy and Democracy and Rule of Law)

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 6 - Social justice - Housing)

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