With martial words, the Commission President appeals to the pro-European forces to fight together for Europe's independence. But EPP leader Weber and S&D chairwoman Gárcia Peréz no longer seem capable of doing so.
By Till Hoppe, Markus Grabitz
The Commission President wants to support Ukraine even more in the drone war with Russia. A violation of airspace over Poland gives her demand even more urgency. Von der Leyen announced a tougher stance towards Israel.
By Stephan Israel
The Commission President announced a European Center for Democratic Resilience. She is also thinking out loud about a social media ban for children.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission President is resisting calls to soften the climate targets. She announced new initiatives for affordable electric cars, the steel industry and the energy infrastructure.
By Lukas Knigge, Janos Allenbach-Ammann, Manuel Berkel
In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.
By Amelie Richter
