Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver one of the EU's most closely watched speeches of the year, outlining her vision and priorities before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
The State of the Union address is known for its breadth and length, covering issues ranging from defence readiness to natural disasters while setting the agenda for the next legislative cycle through new policies, strategies, initiatives and action plans.
Yet the sheer number of promises means some inevitably go unfulfilled, while others are quietly dropped or simply fall apart.
Euronews looks back at last year's speech to assess how von der Leyen delivered on her promises.
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