Get involved in the State of the European Union – 16 September 2020

The 2020 State of the European Union debate (SOTEU) comes at a time of uncertainty. Europe faces one of its toughest years yet as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact all aspects of society.

It is a time of resonating change, a time of great upheaval as European and global economies have been hit hard by Covid-19 restrictions.

The State of the European Union debate is a key moment to demonstrate the European Commission’s accountability towards the EU’s democratically elected representatives. It focuses on important issues like the coming economic recovery, climate change, youth unemployment and migration flows. This annual event is significant to promote a more transparent and democratic Union. It is an opportunity to bring the European Union closer to the citizens, highlighting the year’s core action points and challenges. Citizens’ rights and the democratic process are at the heart of this unique plenary debate.

Before the debate, on 15 September, key players in the European Parliament will discuss the priorities of the European Union and react to your questions and ideas.

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Local Events

Local events all across Europe will predate the State of the European Union. Find out about the events happening closest to you and get involved. Ask your questions directly to your elected representatives in online and offline sessions.

Programme

What should the priorities of the EU be for the years to come? How do we recover from the crisis and prepare for future challenges? Share your questions and comments with key players in the European Parliament, and tune into our live programme.

Live streaming

Watch the State of the European Union (SOTEU) 2020 and the debates with Members of the European Parliament in live streaming. For details on the events and debates, check out our full programme.

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