Von der Leyen sets out EU priorities with AI and Canada proposals on agenda
The European Commission president is outlining her priorities for the coming year, including artificial intelligence and proposals involving children’s access to online services and Canada’s relationship with the bloc.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering her state of the European Union speech, setting out priorities for the coming year and her approach to challenges facing the European Union.
Artificial intelligence is on the agenda, while Mark Carney is in attendance. The supplied material does not explain Carney’s role or the significance of his presence.
According to same-event reporting, von der Leyen proposed exploring restrictions on children under 13 accessing social media, games and chatbots. The available information does not specify the scope, legal basis or timing of any such restrictions.
She also proposed exploring associate-member status for Canada, a proposal that refers to a relationship short of full EU membership.
Both measures remain proposals and have not been described as adopted or enacted policies. France 24 reported that the speech is intended to present von der Leyen’s vision for addressing challenges facing the EU and priorities for the year ahead.
