Von der Leyen Charts EU Course Amid Geopolitical Threats

A year after Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union speech confronted Russian aggression and NATO uncertainty, the analysis examines whether Europe has effectively addressed the crises she outlined. The speech represented a pivotal moment for the Commission president as she navigated threats to European security and institutional credibility.

Byte's take

Europe talks tough on threats while its defenses remain fragmented.