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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Russia and ultranationalists sought to fracture the EU and proposed an EU "Article 4" to counter non‑military security threats.
by Laurent Pech
President von der Leyen: "Europe will always lead when it comes to defending the rules-based system."
Meanwhile, in the real world: euobserver.com/226421/the-i...
Meanwhile, in the real world: euobserver.com/226421/the-i...
September 17, 2026 at 5:55 AM
President von der Leyen: "Europe will always lead when it comes to defending the rules-based system."
Meanwhile, in the real world: euobserver.com/226421/the-i...
Meanwhile, in the real world: euobserver.com/226421/the-i...
www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-a... An important week in Canadian diplomacy! Commented for this story by CBC News - Eye on the Arctic about how potential Canadian associate membership in the EU could enhance Arctic cooperation. 🇨🇦🇪🇺@uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
Arctic would be "flagship project" in proposed EU-Canada partnership, von der Leyen says
The Arctic would become a centrepiece of a proposed new partnership between Canada and the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
“We will make the Arct...
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September 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM
www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-a... An important week in Canadian diplomacy! Commented for this story by CBC News - Eye on the Arctic about how potential Canadian associate membership in the EU could enhance Arctic cooperation. 🇨🇦🇪🇺@uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
Whereas we in Europe often underestimate the power of the EU, remember Putin started the first aggression against Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea, in response to the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in 2014:
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Whereas we in Europe often underestimate the power of the EU, remember Putin started the first aggression against Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea, in response to the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in 2014:
by Per Ahlberg
And yet it’s the most stupid, counterproductive thing they could possibly do. Because the real danger for Europe is complacency. We like a quiet, peaceful life, and if 🇷🇺 convinced us that we are not threatened we might let our guard down like we did in the 90s. The ceaseless attacks achieve the
September 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
And yet it’s the most stupid, counterproductive thing they could possibly do. Because the real danger for Europe is complacency. We like a quiet, peaceful life, and if 🇷🇺 convinced us that we are not threatened we might let our guard down like we did in the 90s. The ceaseless attacks achieve the
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The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
September 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
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🇪🇺🇨🇦 Ursula von der Leyen wants to take Canada-EU relations to “the highest level possible” — including opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.
A potentially historic shift in Canada-Europe relations.
🎥 Credit: CPAC Live / YouTube
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
A potentially historic shift in Canada-Europe relations.
🎥 Credit: CPAC Live / YouTube
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
September 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🇪🇺🇨🇦 Ursula von der Leyen wants to take Canada-EU relations to “the highest level possible” — including opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.
A potentially historic shift in Canada-Europe relations.
🎥 Credit: CPAC Live / YouTube
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
A potentially historic shift in Canada-Europe relations.
🎥 Credit: CPAC Live / YouTube
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
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Ursula von der Leyen: “The two sides would work on intelligent manufacturing, create a technology alliance, integrate defence production, make the Arctic a “flagship joint project,” and pursue deals on energy, critical minerals, batteries, AI, quantum science and economic security”
September 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Ursula von der Leyen: “The two sides would work on intelligent manufacturing, create a technology alliance, integrate defence production, make the Arctic a “flagship joint project,” and pursue deals on energy, critical minerals, batteries, AI, quantum science and economic security”
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Canadians encountering EU politics for the first time:
"So the French and Germans oppose any move they perceive as von der Leyen empire building?"
"Yeah, but only after spending five days prior leaking anonymous, confusing details to any media outlet that will listen"
"So the French and Germans oppose any move they perceive as von der Leyen empire building?"
"Yeah, but only after spending five days prior leaking anonymous, confusing details to any media outlet that will listen"
Man Explaining Conspiracy Theory
ALT: Man Explaining Conspiracy Theory
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September 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Canadians encountering EU politics for the first time:
"So the French and Germans oppose any move they perceive as von der Leyen empire building?"
"Yeah, but only after spending five days prior leaking anonymous, confusing details to any media outlet that will listen"
"So the French and Germans oppose any move they perceive as von der Leyen empire building?"
"Yeah, but only after spending five days prior leaking anonymous, confusing details to any media outlet that will listen"
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The State of the Union speech is over. Here’s what stood out.
In this special edition from Strasbourg, we give our first take on Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda — from AI and defense to Ukraine and an "independent Europe."
Brussels Playbook has the scoop👇
www.politico.eu/podcast/brus...
In this special edition from Strasbourg, we give our first take on Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda — from AI and defense to Ukraine and an "independent Europe."
Brussels Playbook has the scoop👇
www.politico.eu/podcast/brus...
Special episode: State of the EU 2026 — promises vs. reality
In this special episode from Strasbourg, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart give their first take on the State of the European Union speech delivered by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Th…
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The State of the Union speech is over. Here’s what stood out.
In this special edition from Strasbourg, we give our first take on Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda — from AI and defense to Ukraine and an "independent Europe."
Brussels Playbook has the scoop👇
www.politico.eu/podcast/brus...
In this special edition from Strasbourg, we give our first take on Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda — from AI and defense to Ukraine and an "independent Europe."
Brussels Playbook has the scoop👇
www.politico.eu/podcast/brus...
by Gerry Hassan
The Russian war on Europe. And to think some Putin apologists on the left and right say there is no Russian threat or destablisation. Below: Russian hybrid-warfare activity across NATO, 2018-2025.
September 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The Russian war on Europe. And to think some Putin apologists on the left and right say there is no Russian threat or destablisation. Below: Russian hybrid-warfare activity across NATO, 2018-2025.
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EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for Canada. Further alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c... @politico.eu
EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for Canada
Further alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for Canada. Further alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c... @politico.eu
VdLeyen's #SOTEU proposes a European Security Council -
I feel for the poor students struggling already with the difference between the European Council, the Council of the EU and the Council of Europe 😉
I feel for the poor students struggling already with the difference between the European Council, the Council of the EU and the Council of Europe 😉
September 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM
VdLeyen's #SOTEU proposes a European Security Council -
I feel for the poor students struggling already with the difference between the European Council, the Council of the EU and the Council of Europe 😉
I feel for the poor students struggling already with the difference between the European Council, the Council of the EU and the Council of Europe 😉
Ukraine will be invited to join a new European Security Council proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The forum would bring together EU leaders and like-minded partners in response to escalating Russian hybrid attacks and worsening transatlantic relations. #Ukraine
September 16, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Ukraine will be invited to join a new European Security Council proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The forum would bring together EU leaders and like-minded partners in response to escalating Russian hybrid attacks and worsening transatlantic relations. #Ukraine
Good to hear that at #SOTEU, the president mentioned a European Article 4 procedure. Security is under threat due to constant Hybrid + attacks
September 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Good to hear that at #SOTEU, the president mentioned a European Article 4 procedure. Security is under threat due to constant Hybrid + attacks
It was a remarkable #SOTEU speech. Delighted to hear @vonderleyen endorse a European Security Council. A few months ago in this @Unibocconi IeP brief I reflected on why it’s needed and what it should do iepbu.substack.com/p/policy-bri...
Policy Brief - Towards a European Security Council
Building a permanent framework for European strategic autonomy in the face of U.S. disengagement
iepbu.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:18 AM
It was a remarkable #SOTEU speech. Delighted to hear @vonderleyen endorse a European Security Council. A few months ago in this @Unibocconi IeP brief I reflected on why it’s needed and what it should do iepbu.substack.com/p/policy-bri...
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State of the Union address 2026: Democracy and tech regulation highlights⬇️
In the section on democracy, von der Leyen starts by saying European democracy is being threatened by disinformation and foreign interference "seeking to divide us". 1/
In the section on democracy, von der Leyen starts by saying European democracy is being threatened by disinformation and foreign interference "seeking to divide us". 1/
September 16, 2026 at 9:18 AM
State of the Union address 2026: Democracy and tech regulation highlights⬇️
In the section on democracy, von der Leyen starts by saying European democracy is being threatened by disinformation and foreign interference "seeking to divide us". 1/
In the section on democracy, von der Leyen starts by saying European democracy is being threatened by disinformation and foreign interference "seeking to divide us". 1/
by Scott Lucas
#EU 's Von der Leyen pledges "our strongest ever support to Ukraine over toughest winter of the war"
Nothing can break “Ukrainian spirit of resistance"
EU using its funding to help #Ukraine buy air defense systems, and wants to work on development of “an affordable modular missile defense system"
Nothing can break “Ukrainian spirit of resistance"
EU using its funding to help #Ukraine buy air defense systems, and wants to work on development of “an affordable modular missile defense system"
#UkraineWar, Day 1,666: Attacks Force 3 of #Russia Largest Diesel Refineries to Cut or Shut Down Output
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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Ukraine War, Day 1,666: Attacks Force 3 of Russia's Largest Diesel Refineries to Cut or Shut Down Output - EA WorldView
Ukraine's drone attacks force 3 of Russia's 6 largest diesel-producing refineries to cut or halt output this month, adding to fuel crisis.
eaworldview.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
First #SOTEU to name-check UK since 2020, I think
Even so, still only in multilateral work on AI and Security
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Even so, still only in multilateral work on AI and Security
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
2026 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
President von der Leyen delivered the second State of the Union Address of the 2024–2029 Commission.
ec.europa.eu
September 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
First #SOTEU to name-check UK since 2020, I think
Even so, still only in multilateral work on AI and Security
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Even so, still only in multilateral work on AI and Security
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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VON DER LEYEN: WE WANT TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR CANADA TO THE FIRST ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE EU.
September 16, 2026 at 7:53 AM
VON DER LEYEN: WE WANT TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR CANADA TO THE FIRST ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE EU.
'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin's fake one | Rafael Behr
As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...