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Ursula von der Leyen, Europe and State of the Union

Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union 2025 — as it happened

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen targeted “extremist” Israel ministers in blunt remarks about the war in Gaza during her State of the European Union speech on Wednesday morning.

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Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment'

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Follow live: Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the European Union speech

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EU chief to push for sanctions on Israel Ministers, curb trade ties over Gaza

The European Union's executive will also propose sanctions on "extremist ministers" — whose actions and words "incite violence" — and "violent settlers".

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EU President Ursula von der Leyen seeks sanctions and partial trade suspension on Israel over Gaza war

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Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say

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Top EU official von der Leyen to outline plans for dealing with Europe's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the union speech on the challenges facing the world's biggest trading bloc and laying out her vision for tackling them.

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Von der Leyen Calls For EU Independence Amid Rising Tensions, Russian Drone Incursion

It was no surprise that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen came out swinging in all directions, though notably to the east, as she delivered her annual State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech in Strasbourg.