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Unity, solidarity and determination.

These values guided us throughout a decisive year:

• Standing side by side with Europeans amid challenges
• Providing unwavering support to #Ukraine
• Making #Europe stronger and greener

On 13 September at 09:00 am CEST, President von der Leyen will take stock of what we have achieved so far and present her vision and actions for the coming year.

The State of the Union will be about the decisive moments we have had and those lying ahead of us.

#SOTEU #EU

A video video with shots from topical moments happened in the last 12 months. The spoken words of President von der Leyen punctate it. Superimposed text: A decisive year Superimposed text: Solidarity with Europeans Voice over: “I am here to send one clear message and that is: Tin bòta. L’Europa è con voi. Europe stands by your side.” Superimposed text: Support to Ukraine Voice over: "We stand firmly by Ukraine as determined as ever to support Ukraine financially, economically and militarily, to increase our own defense capabilities." Superimposed text: Energy security Voice over: "Despite this crisis, we managed to keep the economy growing on the one hand, but on the other hand we were able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Superimposed text: Renewable powerhouse Voice over: "Europe has become the house of renewables. Superimposed text: Digital leader Voice over: “Since we proposed the European Chips Act in February last year, more than EUR 90 billion of industrial investment in Europe has been announced. Superimposed text: Competitive industry Voice over: “We must nurture our own clean tech industrial base, both to create good jobs, well-paying jobs here in Europe. And, of course, to ensure access to the clean solution we need so urgently.” Voice over: “The best part of our history is still to be written. The path towards a more perfect Union has only just begun. Superimposed text: State of the Union SOTEU 2023 STATE OF THE UNION 13 SEPTEMBER 2023