From 21 to 25 September 2025, a high-level delegation of the EU is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The focus of EU engagement is to renew its commitment to multilateralism based on international law, including the UN Charter. During the week, the EU will be working on deepening partnerships across regions, mobilising collective action for peace and security, advancing sustainable development, and upholding the universality of human rights.
During this time, the EU leadership team will participate in different high-level events. On Monday, President von der Leyen already took part in the commemorative meeting of the 80th anniversary of the UN and spoke at the Global Renewables Summit, where she called for decisive action to accelerate the energy transition and ensure clean, affordable energy for all. She also attended the high-level international conference on the two-state solution, where she stressed that the path to lasting peace in the Middle East lies in the revival of a viable two-state solution supported by international efforts, including Europe’s financial support.
On Tuesday, the President attended the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly and later spoke at the conference Restoring Childhood and Humanity – Advancing Peace in Ukraine through the Return of Ukrainian Children, where she announced a €200 million donation for school meals and emphasised the need for stronger global pressure on Russia. She also met with President Trump, where they discussed sanctions against Russia and its regular incursions into European airspace.
On Wednesday, the President spoke about the dangers of social media for minors and measures to protect them at the high-level event Protecting Children in the Digital Age, and attended a panel discussion on Investing in Renewable Energy in Africa at the Global Citizen Now Impact Sessions. She also participated in the Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, where she spoke about climate targets and investing in global partnerships, and met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to follow up on the EU-China Summit in July.
At the UN, President von der Leyen is joined by the High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera, and Commissioners Dubravka Šuica, Wopke Hoekstra, Jozef Síkela, Hadja Lahbib, Magnus Brunner, Jessika Roswall, Dan Jørgensen, and Glenn Micallef. They have a full agenda of high-level debates and side events, as well as numerous bilateral meetings.
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