European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to discuss migration and Arctic policy in her upcoming State of the European Union speech.
Key facts
- •Ursula von der Leyen will deliver the State of the European Union speech on Wednesday.
- •The European Commission is proposing a tool to address migration tactics similar to those observed in Ceuta.
- •European officials are visiting Finland to strengthen EU involvement in the Arctic.
- •The Arctic is expected to remain a significant focus for the EU throughout the autumn season.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to focus on migration during her State of the European Union speech this Wednesday. The European executive is developing a new tool intended to counter what it describes as "weaponized" migration, citing events in Ceuta earlier this summer.
Arctic Engagement and Regional Policy
A group of European leaders and senior EU officials are currently in Finland to discuss the Arctic region. This visit is part of a broader effort by Brussels to increase its engagement in the area, which the EU views as having growing geopolitical importance. The Arctic is expected to remain a priority on the EU's agenda throughout the autumn.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Politico Europe.
