Arrivals, doorsteps and general atmosphere prior to the debate on the State of the European Union 2023

EP Plenary session - State of the European Union 2023

EP Plenary session.- State of the European Union 2023

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group, gives her statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the seventh part of her speech she focuses on Russian aggession in Ukraine. She presents her guest, Héctor Abad Faciolince, a writer from Colombia, who witnessed the killing of one of his colleague by a Russian ballistic missile while in Ukraine to document Russia’s war crimes. She announces the extension of the protection to Ukrainians in the EU. She talks about a vision for a successful enlargement and she annouces the opening of the Rule of Law Reports to accession countries. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 7)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP Group, gives his statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of the EPP Group

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the sixth part of her speech she focuses on Europe's international relations, on cooperation and partnership with legitimate governments and regional organisations and on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 6)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, gives her statement during State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 4). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 5)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the fourth part of her speech she focuses on the major economic challenges for our industry in the year ahead, on Europe’s social market economy and on competitiveness. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 4)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the third part of her speech she focuses on Europe's cultural and biological diversity, on the ecosystem services that are absolutely essential for all of us and on a strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture in the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 3)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the second part of her speech she focuses on the European Green Deal and the natural disasters that many European countries have experienced this summer. The President also adresses what Europe’s response to climate change should be, and the future of the EU's clean tech industry. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 2)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. During the first part of her speech she focuses on the coming European elections and on the challenges ahead for a better future.This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 1)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives an introductory statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. Introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, and Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, arrive to the hemicycle during the celebration of the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. Arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

State of the European Union 2023: Arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Ursula von der LEYEN gives her final State of the European Union address before the European elections, followed by a discussion with MEPs. General atmosphere prior to the debate

State of the European Union 2023: General atmosphere prior to the debate

In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen outlines the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the European Union's successes and achievements of the past years. This is the last address in this legislative mandate, ahead of the 2024 European elections. Ahead of the State of the European Union address, Commissioners and political group leaders give a statement on the Parliament's expectations before the SOTEU address.

Doorsteps by Commissioners and political groups Chairs ahead the State of the European Union 2023

In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen outlines the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the European Union's successes and achievements of the past years. This is the last address in this legislative mandate, ahead of the 2024 European elections. Ahead of the State of the European Union address, Roberta METSOLA, EP President gives a statement on the Parliament's expectations before the SOTEU address.

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President ahead of the State of the European Union

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) Co-Chair of The Left Group hold a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Political groups press briefings: press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), Co-Chair of The Left Group

Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA,BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA Group hold a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Political groups press briefings: press conference by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA,BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA

Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (Renew, FR), Chair of Renew Europe holds a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Political groups press briefings: press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (Renew, FR), Chair of Renew Europe

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D,ES), Chair of Socialists and Democrats Group holds a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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