Learn about initiatives in the State of the Union 2025, including how the EU will become more competitive, boost defense and security, and improve quality of life

Dec 9, 2025 · KEY TAKEAWAYS To follow the recommendations of the Draghi report on EU competitiveness and as part of its ongoing efforts to implement the Savings and Investment Union …

In 2025, especially due to Russia’s unlawful, unjustified, and brutal ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the Commission will focus on strengthening EU security and defence.

These EU News updates reflect a dynamic political landscape within the European Union as it navigates regulatory changes, climate action initiatives, and geopolitical challenges heading into 2025.

In her State of the Union speech on 10 September 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared the key priorities and flagship projects for the year to come, building on the …

The European Union enters 2025 facing a set of challenges: maintaining unity amid geopolitical tensions, improving its economic competitiveness and grappling with political uncertainty in key …

5 days ago · 12/11/2025 European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets.

Dec 8, 2025 · European Council chief Antonio Costa and German government hit back at US security strategy harshly critical of Europe.

Sep 4, 2024 · A tense geopolitical environment, increased political polarisation in key member states, economic fragmentation and lagging innovation, war in Europe and the neighbourhood, and the re …

6 days ago · European leaders must decide whether to reject or embrace the conclusions of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new security strategy. It berates and insults them and calls into question …