Europe at a Crossroads: von der Leyen’s Speech and Today’s Challenges

In today’s episode, which took place as part of the communication activities of the Europe Direct ELIAMEP Attikis, Odin Linardatou talks with Professor Spyros Blavoukos, Head, EU Institutions & Policies Programme in ELIAMEP, about Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the European Union address. From proposed sanctions on Israel and increased support for Ukraine, to calls for strategic autonomy and a more unified EU foreign policy, we unpack the key messages of the speech and what they reveal about the future of the Union. Where does Europe stand today – and what are the limits of its unity?