<![CDATA[Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times"]]>Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times"

Oh brother

Liveposting the SOTEU here

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/6a3ed3dd-59d4-4487-92bd-681e673f320d/ursula-von-der-leyen-is-just-starting-her-stateoftheeu-speech-soteu-with-it-was-the-best-of-times-it-was-the-worst-of-timesRSS for NodeTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:22:36 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 07:13:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:45:47 GMT]]>VdL says "many of the risks of AI spill over into our Social Market Economy."

Highlights the "barriers young people face just to get on the employment ladder". Announces a "Quality Jobs act". (no details).

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279604576176883https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279604576176883Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:45:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:45:05 GMT]]>@jmaris imho that means subordination to the USA or China.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ohai.social/users/s1m0n4/statuses/117279601832971504https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ohai.social/users/s1m0n4/statuses/117279601832971504Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:45:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:43:56 GMT]]>highlights the example of breast cancer screening, and how AI can support mammography to identify cancer earlier and increase survival rates.

"we must do it in a European way": do i want my doctor to have Access to the latest AI, of course, but i do not want a robot to tell me i have cancer or not"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279597303894690https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279597303894690Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:43:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:42:22 GMT]]>But VdL does say something smart here: "we do not need to develop the frontier models to benefit from them". Highlights the need for , as "this is where the real value is hidden". She highlights that this is where the EU has the advantage, in particular when it comes to data.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279591113661247https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279591113661247Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:42:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:41:27 GMT]]>VdL says "Europe needs to stay in the race" on as it is "crucial for our independence" and we need to "massively boost our computing capacity in a clean and efficient way". Says we will develop new ways to use "public and private funds to invest".

very vague about what has already been done.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279587559429997https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279587559429997Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:41:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:40:21 GMT]]>VdL highlights "incidents of AI's escaping their environment" and "CEOs of most advanced companies are saying to slow down and 'pace the frontier'".

VdL says the AI act is a "crucial piece". Says EU will step up with Canada and the UK on AI security/safety. Promises to invite the main frontier labs for a discussion on how.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279583186130423https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279583186130423Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:40:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:38:55 GMT]]>"The second tipping point is , it is foundational for our security". VdL sasy "we want to make the most of AI to improve our lives, it has the potential to benefit humanity if we get it right".

Highlights possibilities and massive risks. "As the frontier models become more capable, the risks have come into focus. Models will allow hacking on a level we never thought possible, and will soon be in the hands of adversaries"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279577573546234https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279577573546234Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:38:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:37:12 GMT]]>@jmaris I mean, it must be kind of hard to write a speech when you have no soul.
But not as hard as for someone with a soul to work for such a soulless commission.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.cat/users/androcat/statuses/117279570798833480https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.cat/users/androcat/statuses/117279570798833480Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:37:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:36:39 GMT]]>VdL highlights the story of a Danish pilot who "helped tame wildfires across our continent", however unfortunately he died in a tragic accident as heros. "All of Europe owes him".

Applause erupts and continues for about a minute. The pilots family, seated in the front row, are holding his portrait.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279568676069387https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279568676069387Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:34:58 GMT]]>VdL says "Europe's are the best in the world and we will support them every step of the way".

On wildfires, VdL says she is proud of Europe's response, but says we need to think bigger and learn faster. The Commission has asked some of Europe's most senior fire fighters, looking at all aspects for preparedness and prevention, including new capabilities.

VdL has asked for proposals including a new European firefighting fleet.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279562025997386https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279562025997386Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:34:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:33:43 GMT]]>"Far too often, national budgets become the ensurer of last resort". The Commission will set up a "Climate insurance alliance" and a "European heat wave plan", improving early warning systems and health preparedness, urban adapation and cooling".

She highlights water and food scarcity as a potential challenge, but highlights "European Pipes lose 1 in every 4 litres through leakage". A new "European water initiative" No details given.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279557121453743https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279557121453743Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:33:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:33:32 GMT]]>@jmaris Too bad she also mentioned AI as the other tipping point.

How are these goals compatible?

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ohai.social/users/s1m0n4/statuses/117279556410681853https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ohai.social/users/s1m0n4/statuses/117279556410681853Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:33:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:32:04 GMT]]>"This is not about mitigation OR adaptation: we need both" VdL calls for more climate resilience, identifying 100 of the most vulnerable territories and 'assess the risk and the levels at which they must be managed'

VdL "adaptation technologies are a HUGE emerging market" (a little dystopian imho)

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279550646747471https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279550646747471Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:32:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:30:46 GMT]]>"Our future prosperity will depend on how we manage the tipping points of our time".

"On this summer was the summer of truth, almost no part of our continent was spared"

"probably the coolest (summer) of the years to come" and "europe is warming at double the gloabl rate"

"Europe can, must and will stay the course on our climate targets"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279545521213633https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279545521213633Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:30:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:28:56 GMT]]>@androcat roo cringe to be written by ai

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279538290807415https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279538290807415Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:28:35 GMT]]>VdL highlights "iceeye", a project that "started between erasmus friends, and grew with horizon funding" and is now a massive space startup. And the founders are in the room today!

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279536933411475https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279536933411475Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:28:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:27:11 GMT]]>She then moves on to banking, highlighting our companies need investment now, saying the banking system needs "a greater capacity and appetite for risk"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279531426377899https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279531426377899Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:27:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:26:42 GMT]]>On the EU budget: "our budget is about our future, and the budget needs new own resources".

She thanks Parliament for their support on this.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279529511394321https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279529511394321Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:26:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:26:01 GMT]]>Vdl highlights the excessive dependency on China, in particular when it comes to rare earth materials. Announces a "European Cooperation on critical raw materials" to "obtain and stockpile what we need".

"it isn't just our industry who depends on this, it's our independence"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279526844078091https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279526844078091Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:26:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:25:00 GMT]]>VdL highlights the lack of level playing field with other partners. Our trade deficit is €1bn a day, and is causing deindustrialisation.

Says EU is engaged in a dialog, but the dialog must now lead to results.

"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship: words are good but deeds are better"

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279522818728226https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279522818728226Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:23:27 GMT]]>VdL highlights that too much generation capacity is "waiting to be connected to the grid". Highlights the need for far more investments in grid and storage.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279516742667341https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279516742667341Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:23:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:22:55 GMT]]>On Fossil fuel dependency: vdl says since the beginning of the conflict in the state of hormuz, increased cost of €90bn, calls for renewable and nuclear expansion asap. The goal: independence and lower energy prices. The approach: electrify Europe: Double electrification by 2030, cut fossil fuel bill by €260bn per year.

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279514671956111https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279514671956111Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:22:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:21:46 GMT]]>VdL says the memberstates "need to step up" and "end goldplating

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279510156956801https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279510156956801Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:21:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times" on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:20:25 GMT]]>VdL highlights the need to complete a "historic overhaul" of the Single Market, on the basis of the report.

She says permitting will be "massively accelerated", and administrative burden will "be slashed", reducing burden by €17bn

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]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279504797229820https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://eupolicy.social/users/jmaris/statuses/117279504797229820Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:20:25 GMT