Brussels, 15 September 2021 (TDI): European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen stated in her State of the European Union address that the European Union’s first and most pressing priority is to hasten global vaccination. The degree of injustice and the amount of urgency is evident when less than 1% of global dosages are provided in low-income nations.
President Von der Leyen added that the European Union will be stronger if it is more like the future generation, thoughtful, driven, compassionate, values-based, and action-oriented. President Von der Leyen remarked that the inspiration that may be derived from Europe’s young people gives her confidence. Empathy and solidarity have new significance for the youth.
The State of the Union address, commonly known as the State of the European Union or SOTEU, is an annual speech delivered to the European Parliament plenary session in September by the President of the European Commission. The Lisbon Treaty established the European Union’s State of the Union address.
