This collection of infoclips presents selected key topics ahead of the 2025 State of the European Union address. The material covers the economy and the EU’s long-term budget, European defence and security, support to Ukraine, protection of the environment and biodiversity, democracy and rule of law, and the Union’s external relations. The State of the Union is delivered annually by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament. In 2025, Ursula von der Leyen will give her first State of the Union speech of her second mandate, outlining priorities and initiatives for the year ahead while reflecting on progress achieved so far. The address is followed by a debate in Parliament, allowing Members to respond and exchange views. Together, the speech and debate help set the political direction of the European Union for the coming months.

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State of the European Union 2025 - Infoclips

This Infoclip shows illustrations of European defence and security with illustrative shots of troops, soldiers, views of planes on patrol, various navy shots, arms industry, cybersecurity and civil protection. In the annual State of the Union (SOTEU) debate, the President of the European Commission should address the most pertinent topics, including also European defence and security and outline the plans ahead. The annual SOTEU debate allows MEPS to scrutinise the European Commission's work. Footage is courtesy of NATO, see conditions of use: https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/use-of-nato-content-and-brand

Infoclip: European defence and security

This infoclip illustrates various aspects the rule of law, which is one of the EU’s fundamental values, guaranteeing democracy and citizens’ rights and freedoms. The video includes footage of the Court of Justice in Luxembourg and of several Courts across the EU, but also focuses on press freedom and media pluralism. Other important pillars of the rule of law are the right to vote, to peaceful assembly, and freedom of association. In the occasion of the State of the European Union speech (SOTEU) President von der Leyen highlights her priorities for the Union for the year ahead with European thematics such as the Rule of Law and democracy in the EU.

Infoclip: Democracy and Rule of Law

This infoclip shows images of extreme weather events like floods, fires, and droughts, alongside efforts to protect the environment, such as ocean plastic collection. It also depicts factory chimneys, cars, and airplanes, before shifting to wind farms, solar panels, and eco-friendly fuels. In the annual State of the Union (SOTEU) debate, the President of the European Commission should address the most pertinent topics, including also building a competitive, resilient agriculture and food system, safeguarding biodiversity, and preparing for a changing climate to secure a sustainable future. © Images of firefighters battling fires and aiding in flood relief efforts are strictly for journalistic purposes. For any other use, please contact the press office of the Spanish Emergency Military Unit (Unidad Militar de Emergencias).

Infoclip: Protection of environment

This infoclip shows different aspect of the political relationships within the European Union and third countries. The footage includes footage of MEPs visits to different EU and non-EU countries, such as including member of the European Parliament visit to COP29 in Baku, G7 Speakers summit in Tokyo, and the meeting of leaders at the European Political Community summit in Tirana. During her annual State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech to the European Parliament, President von der Leyen outlines her priorities for the upcoming year. She highlights key European issues, including the EU's relationships with other countries and international partners.

Infoclip: EU and Foreign Relations

This infoclip focuses on EU–Ukraine relations images from European Parliament President Roberta Metsola’s visit with Ruslan Stefanchuk to a bombed school near Kyiv, her meeting with President Zelenskyy in Brussels, extracts from Zelenskyy’s intervention at an European Council, as well as Ukraine of rescue services and daily life. Additional material shows a formal sitting with Stefanchuk in Strasbourg, the European Parliament illuminated in the Ukranian colours, and the Ukranian Independence Day ceremony in Brussels. On the occasion of the State of the European Union (SOTEU) debate Commission President von der Leyen outlines her priorities for the year ahead, addressing key European themes, including the EU's unwavering support to Ukraine.

Infoclip: Unwavering support to Ukraine

This infoclip shows illustrative footage on the European economy and the multiannual financial framework (MFF) such as competitiveness, tariffs, jobs and artificial intelligence. The MFF is the long-term budget of the EU and is established for a period of seven years and lays down the maximum spending ceilings for different policy areas. Parliament’s vision for the EU’s 2028-2034 budget is set out in a resolution adopted by MEPs on 7 May 2025. MEPs call for a significantly more ambitious budget. With the US retreating from its global role, spending will have to address Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine, a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. The European economy is expected to be a key topic in the State of the Union address which is delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament in September each year.

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