European Commission President von der Leyen said in his 2026 “Union Address” at the European Parliament plenary session on the 16th that reviving the economy is the EU's top priority right now. The EU will accelerate the reform of the single market, reduce energy costs and administrative burdens, and enhance economic competitiveness.

European Commission President von der Leyen said in his 2026 “Union Address” at the European Parliament plenary session on the 16th that reviving the economy is the EU's top priority right now. The EU will accelerate the reform of the single market, reduce energy costs and administrative burdens, and enhance economic competitiveness.