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Ursula von der Leyen speaks at the European Parliament podium during the State of the Union Address. The flags of EU Member States are visible in the background.

SOTEU 2026: A Stronger Europe

On 16 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the 2026 State of the Union Address (SOTEU) before the European…

A person is holding a keychain with house-shaped pendants inside a modern home. The image symbolizes access to housing and the challenges many face in finding an affordable place to live.

Europe Responds to the Housing Crisis

House prices are soaring—and Brussels aims to take action. A new EU housing plan, a Commissioner for Housing, and new financing tools aim to make…