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Live – Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU

By Press RoomSeptember 16, 20262 Mins Read
Live – Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU
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On today’s special edition of Europe Today:

Méabh Mc Mahon from Brussels and Maria Tadeo from Strasbourg set the stage for the day’s key announcements and themes from today’s State of the Union.

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Interviews with:

  • Charles Michel, former European Council President
  • Nicolas Herbst, MEP from the European People’s Party
  • Bernd Lange, MEP from the Socialist & Democrats
  • Sergei Lagodinski, MEP from the Greens/EFA
  • Charlie Weimers, MEP from the European Conservatives & Reformists

Reporting from the ground and our studio:

  • Jorge Liboreiro with an analysis of what’s at stake for Ursula von der Leyen
  • Vincenzo Genovese reports on Europe’s migration challenges.
  • Sasha Vakulina examines how the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to shape EU decision-making.
  • Luca Bertuzzi reports on artificial intelligence and social media policies.
  • Angela Skujins explores Europe’s defence challenges.
  • Jakub Janas breaks down the gap between what Ursula von der Leyen promised in her 2025 State of the Union speech and the reality in 2026.

When and where to watch Europe Today?

You can join Euronews’ anchors Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe live on TV and Euronews’ website, as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram), every weekday at 8 am Brussels time.

In just 20 minutes, we bring you the day’s key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. Also available as a newsletter and podcast.

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