Von der Leyen to unveil EU competitiveness rescue plan in key 2026 speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver her most anticipated speech of 2026, addressing the EU's competitiveness crisis and outlining economic rescue measures. The speech is awaited with anxiety by European politicians, signaling high stakes for the bloc's economic direction. Details of the plan remain undisclosed, and its reception will shape EU policy debates.