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2022 saw the return of war to our continent, with the brutal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia reshaping the geopolitical balance and the EU’s priorities. Once again we were reminded of the importance of European solidarity & cooperation as the EU stood up to Russian aggression, supported Ukraine, welcomed Ukrainian refugees and took joint action to protect Europeans from the energy crisis that followed the war, while continuously defending and strengthening democracy across our continent.

On Wednesday 25 January, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) will discuss the priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which include promoting an active and coherent policy to counteract Russia's aggression against Ukraine, implementing the Strategic Compass and strengthening the EU’s defence capabilities and its ability to act.

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Yesterday, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a strong State of the Union speech. But to what extent did the speech, outlining the European Commission's priorities for the coming year, reflect the concerns and feelings of Europeans across our continent?