# LIVE: Von der Leyen unveils EU agenda as Mark Carney attends

https://mins.news/en/video/60466

- DW News, 2026-09-16 06:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgURmY185vM

> As global alliances shift, the European Union and Canada are seeking closer ties. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the EU’s State of the Union address while Brussels and Ottawa explore deeper cooperation on trade, defense, AI and critical minerals. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will outline the EU’s agenda for the year ahead, followed by live analysis and reaction from Strasbourg.

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