State of the Union address
It is the moment to show to the young generation that we can build a continent where you can be who you are, love who you want, and aim as high as you want. A continent reconciled with nature and leading the way on new technologies. A continent that is united in freedom and peace. This is Europe’s moment to once again answer the call of history.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
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Our commitment to Europe and Europeans
Letter of Intent
President von der Leyen also sent a Letter of Intent to Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council. In it, she details the actions the Commission intends to take in the following year by means of legislation and other initiatives.
13 SEPTEMBER 2023
State of the Union 2023 – President von der Leyen’s letter of intent
