This list of national addresses includes speeches by heads of state or heads of government, often broadcast live over various media (usually radio and television) and directed at the general public. These often take the form of an annual address near the end of the year, but can also respond to pressing current and global events.
Africa State of the Nation (Ghana) State of the Nation Address (South Africa)
Americas Latin America Cadena nacional (various countries)
United States Fireside chats State of the Union United States Oval Office Address Weekly address of the president of the United States
Asia State of the Nation Address (Philippines)
Europe State of the Union (European Union)
Belarus State of the Nation Address (Belarus)
Luxembourg State of the Nation (Luxembourg)
Russia Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly New Year Address by the President of Russia
Spain Christmas Eve National Speech
United Kingdom Prime Minister's New Year Message Royal Christmas Message Special address by the British monarch