What is SOTEU
and how is it relevant for you?
What is SOTEU
and how is it relevant for you?
Every September, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address – known as SOTEU – to the European Parliament.
SOTEU is about making sure that Europe is meeting the expectations of Europeans.
The President of the Commission looks back in her speech at the past year, assesses what challenges we face, what Europeans expect from Europe and sets goals for the future.
The President presents her plans and sets the agenda for what the European Union should deliver to respond to the needs of Europeans, with concrete initiatives.
This is also a moment to pay tribute to European people, everyday heroes: for example, the paralympic athletes achieving what seemed impossible, the humanitarian workers delivering aid on the frontline.
The stories of people whose engagement, stamina or resilience inspire us as Europeans.
The President presents her plans and sets the agenda for what the European Union should deliver to respond to the needs of Europeans, with concrete initiatives.
This is also a moment to pay tribute to European people, everyday heroes: for example, the paralympic athletes achieving what seemed impossible, the humanitarian workers delivering aid on the frontline.
The stories of people whose engagement, stamina or resilience inspire us as Europeans.
Why is it important for you?
The State of the Union sets the EU’s priorities.
These turn into concrete initiatives and actions that are important for you in your daily life.
For example:
Plans to support businesses, to create new jobs in your region.
Better preparedness in case of flooding or forest fires.
Energy investments to lower electricity bills.
Plans to support businesses, to create new jobs in your region.
Better preparedness in case of flooding or forest fires.
Energy investments to lower electricity bills.
The State of the Union is an important moment in our democracy.
Make sure to be part of it.
Make sure to be part of it.
Learn more
Visit State of the Union 2025 for more information
Read more about previous State of the Union addresses
About the President of the European Commission
Learn more
Visit State of the Union 2025 for more information
Read more about previous State of the Union addresses
About the President of the European Commission