Von der Leyen to paint EU as the only port in a global geopolitical storm

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her State of the Union speech, framing the EU as a stable sanctuary amidst global geopolitical instability. The address will outline current challenges and opportunities facing the union. Notably, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend as Canada pursues stronger ties with the EU regarding trade, digital regulation, and defence. This diplomatic shift occurs as Canada faces increasing tensions and repeated threats from US president Donald Trump.