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Ursula von der Leyen delivered her state of the union address to a European parliament grappling with a tough summer marked by an unequal US trade deal, Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine, Israel’s war in Gaza killing over 64,000, and wildfires across 1m hectares.
The EU’s deal with Trump, signed in July, eliminates tariffs on US goods while imposing duties on European products, drawing criticism as a humiliation.
Von der Leyen defends it as stabilizing amid global insecurity.
Critics like Green MEP Anna Cavazzini and Socialist Chloe Ridel argue the EU appears weak, unable to unify against Trump or act decisively on Gaza.
A survey shows 75% view her defense of European interests poorly.
Facing potential censure motions, von der Leyen’s geopolitical ambitions are tested as the EU navigates a polarized, hostile world.
2025-09-13 22:03:00



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