“Europe is fighting. A struggle for a united continent at peace. For a free and independent Europe. A struggle for our values and democracies. A struggle for our freedom and our ability to determine our destiny. Let’s not delude ourselves: this is a struggle for our future”.
Now invest in the defense of the east side
“Putin’s war economy will not stop, even if the war should end. This means that Europe must be ready to take responsibility for its safety. Of course, NATO will always be essential. But only a strong and credible European defense position will be able to guarantee our security”. Ursula von der Leyen said it in Strasbourg. “And there is no doubt: the eastern side of Europe guarantees the safety of all of Europe. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. This is why we must invest in supporting it through a surveillance system of the Eastern side. This means providing Europe with independent strategic skills. We must invest in spatial surveillance in real time, so that no movement of forces passes unnoticed. We must listen to the appeal of our Baltic friends and build a wall of drones. abstract.
‘Suspend part of understanding with Israel’
“What is happening in Gaza is unacceptable. But the situation is blocked without a majority. We must overcome this situation. We cannot afford to remain paralyzed. For this reason we will propose to suspend our bilateral support in Israel, to stop all payments in these sectors, without compromising our work with Israeli civil society or with Yad Vashem. violent. So Ursula von der Leyen in his state of the Union. “Of course, Europe for Gaza has to do more. Many Member States have already proceeded on their own. I am aware that it will be difficult to find the majority. And I know that any action will be excessive for some. Too little for others. But we must all take our responsibilities: Parliament, Council and Commission”.
“What is happening in Gaza has shaken the consciousness of the world. People killed while they were lying food. Mothers who keep life in life in their arms. These images are simply devastating. So I want to start with a very clear message: the famine caused by man can never be a war weapon. For the good of children, for the good of humanity, this atrocity must end”. This was said by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen during his speech on the state of the Union. In his opinion, the changes of the last few months are “Unacceptable” https://gazzettadodelSud.it/articoli/mondo/2025/09/10/lo-stat-dellunione-don-ley-leopa-sta-per -pa CE-E-Liberta-Costuiremo-Ua-Muro-of-by-with-kiev-from-the -lin-with-israle-8600c9d5-F445-476c-AF2F-E0AF5524F05C/. “We have Assisted to the financial suffocation of the Palestinian National Authority. Sustainable Palestinian.
“I am a longtime friend of the Israeli people. I know how much the atrocious attacks on 7 October by Hamas’s terrorists have shook the nation deeply. The hostages have been held prisoners by Hamas terrorists for over 700 days, from October 7th. They are 700 days of pain and suffering. There will never be placed for Hamas, nor in the future. Because they are terrorists who want to destroy Israel. They are also inflicting terror to their own people. “In the long term, the only realistic peace plan is based on two states. That live side by side in peace and security. With a safe Israel, a Palestinian Vitality Authority and the plague of Hamas removed. This is what Europe has always supported. And it is time to join and contribute to realizing this goal”.
“Next month we will establish a group of Palestinian donors, which will include a tool dedicated to the reconstruction of Gaza. It will be an international initiative with regional partners, which will be based on the impetus of the New York Conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia”.
‘Pictures in Alaska difficult to digest’
“The war must end with a right and lasting peace for Ukrainian. Because the freedom of Ukraine is the freedom of Europe. The images from Alaska were not easy to digest. But only a few days later, the European leaders came to Washington to support President Zelensky and obtain concrete commitments. Since then concrete progress has been made”. Ursula von der Leyen said it in Strasbourg, alluding to the top between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, with the red carpet spread at the foot of the ‘Zar Force One’. Von der Leyen recalled the commitment of the coalition of the willing.
Flash mob for Gaza in Strasbourg of socialists, green and left
Socialists, green and left EU united for a flash mob in support of Gaza to the Eurocine. Over 100 MEPs, dressed in red, gathered in Strasbourg this morning in front of the entrance of the plenary for a minute of silence shortly before the start of the speech on the state of the Union of Ursula von der Leyen. Among the Italians, the MEP of Pd, AVS and M5S were present.