"Our Single Market is one of Europe’s greatest success stories." - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen On 20 May 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg, France. In her speech, President von der Leyen hailed the Single Market as Europe’s backbone—driving prosperity, setting global standards, and uniting 450 million people—but warned it must evolve to meet modern challenges. She outlined six