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Episode Synopsis
On the eve of President Ursula von der Leyen's first State of the Union address of her second mandate, a crucial "first assessment" of her Commission's policy agenda has emerged. Join us as we dissect "The policy priorities of the von der Leyen II Commission," an in-depth analysis published by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS).Authored by Sarah Sheil and a team of expert policy analysts, and specifically prepared for the Members and staff of the European Parliament to assist them in their parliamentary work, this paper offers a vital parliamentary 'report card' on how the European Commission is delivering on its commitments since taking office in December 2024.We'll delve into the seven completely new priorities set by the von der Leyen II Commission – a distinct departure from the previous mandate's focus – and examine the approximately 250 initiatives announced to achieve them. From the dominant "new plan for Europe's sustainable prosperity and competitiveness," which accounts for nearly half of all initiatives, to the geopolitical imperative of "a new era for European defence and security", this episode unpacks the strategic shifts shaping Europe's future.Discover the Commission's progress in "supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model", "sustaining our quality of life" through food, water, and nature initiatives, "protecting our democracy, upholding our values" amidst growing threats, forging "a global Europe" through power and partnerships, and "delivering together and preparing our Union for the future," including the critical legislative proposals for the post-2027 multiannual financial framework. This comprehensive, timely analysis provides essential context for understanding the EU's trajectory at this early, yet pivotal, stage of the tenth legislative term.European Parliament: Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services and Sheil, S., The policy priorities of the von der Leyen II Commission – State of play ahead of the 2025 state of the Union address, European Parliament, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2861/7927822
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