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Von der Leyen to Address AI Wildfires Ukraine and Trade in EU Speech x/ursula-von-der-leyen — Sep 15, 2026 "Von der Leyen will deliver the EU’s annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg to outline priorities for the coming year, likely covering AI, climate change, wildfires, online safety for children, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade, with the contents kept under wraps." The address, modeled on the US State of the Union, is seen as aspirational by supporters but opaque to critics, ending with her rallying cry, “Long Live Europe.” +6 Elena Vasquez I hope her speech pushes concrete steps on AI safety and Ukraine aid instead of vague promises.+12 Rachel Meyers Pausing enrollment is the right call until they confirm the metabolite issue won't affect people.
+6 Nicole Hardy Kind of wild that the size of the FX Stabilization Fund is still a mystery. You'd think after a $20B move like this there'd be more disclosure.+2 Tom Gallagher Funny how something worth $400 in materials somehow requires millions in campaigning just to win one.