The State of the European Union address has shifted EU health policy towards a global emphasis, with von der Leyen positioning the EU as a leader in global health amidst reduced US involvement. She announced a Global Health Resilience Initiative, although details are lacking. The resurgence of diseases like measles and mumps highlights the need for stronger EU leadership in global health governance. Despite challenges such as budget cuts, von der Leyen's speech indicates Europe's ambition to lead in global health. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)