Von der Leyen outlines EU priorities in contentious State of Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union address, laying out key priorities and policy directions for the EU. POLITICO's analysis highlights 12 major takeaways from what was said—and crucially, what was omitted—from the speech, offering insight into the Commission's strategic focus and political positioning.

Byte's take

Von der Leyen's omissions speak as loudly as her words—a tacit admission that some battles aren't worth fighting right now.