European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 State of the Union speech called for Europe to fight for its security and economic prosperity. What von der Leyen’s speech did—and did not—sayVon der Leyen’s State of the Union speech was an attempt to appease diverse political audiences, a goal that had her walking a very fine line. Von der Leyen’s reference to “crucial stability in our relations with the US” also has implications for regional energy security. The road ahead for European energy securityVon der Leyen’s emphasis on energy infrastructure in the State of the European Union marks a positive step forward for European energy security and competitiveness. Ursula von der Leyen’s speech made this point clear by placing competitiveness at the heart of the European agenda.