European Commission
EU help deployed to Spain and France
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- EU help deployed to Spain and France
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- 0:17
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- 3 days ago
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- Spain and France have been ravaged by wildfires over the last few days. RescEU, the civil protection mechanism of the European Union, has been activated, as planes have been deployed to those Member States to help fight the disastrous wildfires.
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- Google and AliExpress fined by the EU
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- 1:18
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- 3 days ago
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- This week's EU news (20-27 July) - The EU is strengthening security in online marketplaces like AliExpress, and ensuring fair competition regarding search engines and apps stores. The European Commission is also preparing support for the care sector in Europe, while a new package of Sanctions against Russia was adopted. Finally, The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to help the fight against wildfires in Spain and France.
#EUNews#google#AliEpxress#Russia#Sanctions#Wildfires#firefighters
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- Google faces EU action over digital practices
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- 1:03
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- 4 days ago
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- #news #EU #digitalmarketsact #digitalsovereignty
Google has been fined €890 million by the European Commission for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The Commission found that Google favoured its own services in Search and restricted app developers from offering users cheaper alternatives through Google Play.
The message is clear: digital markets must stay fair, competitive and open, giving businesses more opportunities and consumers more choice.
Watch more on how the Commission is protecting your digital rights here: https://youtu.be/HRvbrsXKY74
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- A European plan for the Care Sector: What the European Care Deal Means for Citizens and Workers
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- 1:13
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- 5 days ago
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- #news #europeancare #workerswellbeing #fairremuneration
The European Commission will present the European Care Deal, addressing long-term challenges for the care sector. Under the European Pillar of Social Rights umbrella, the Commission will keep working on protecting its citizens and face affordability challenges, as well as worker well-being in a digital age and fare remuneration. Find out more here: https://link.europa.eu/76Tkdn
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- AliExpress in breach of the EU’s laws on digital services
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- AliExpress failed to properly mitigate the risks of illegal, counterfeited, and unsafe products on its marketplace. Under the Digital Services Act, AliExpress will be fined for €550 million.
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- How is Europe planning to protect kids online?
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- #EUNews #agerestriction #TeamGaza #DroneAlliance
This week's EU news (13-19 July) - The EU is proposing age restrictions for social media, launching the Team Gaza Initiative, deepening cooperation with Ukraine through the new Drone Alliance, and advancing electrification to reduce energy dependencies while cutting emissions.
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- Decarbonisation, the way to a greener Europe
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- #news #EuropeanCommission #renewableenergy #decarbonisation
The Commission today published a toolbox to support EU countries in promoting public inclusion in renewable energy projects. The toolbox aims to guide EU countries’ authorities in involving local communities and administrations more in the development of renewable energy projects. More info here: Commission publishes toolbox to increase public participation in renewable energy projects - Energy
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- EU & Ukraine Team Up on Drone Defence
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- 0:42
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- 11 days ago
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- Europe and Ukraine are joining forces on drone and counter-drone technologies.
The new EU–Ukraine Drone Deal will bring together Ukraine’s battlefield expertise and Europe’s industrial capacity to develop the next generation of defence technologies.
The European Commission is also strengthening cooperation between EU and Ukrainian defence industries with a new partnership and €1 billion in additional support for Ukraine’s drone capabilities.
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- New Skills, New Jobs: EU’s Skills Guarantee
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- 0:29
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- 12 days ago
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- Jobs are changing. Workers need new opportunities.
Through the EU’s new Skills Guarantee, six pilot projects will help almost 1,000 workers in the car industry at risk of unemployment move into new jobs through training and upskilling.
By bringing together workers, companies and training providers, these projects will test new ways to make career transitions smoother, faster and more secure.
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- EU and Partners Mobilise €900 Million for Gaza's Early Recovery
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- 0:44
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- 13 days ago
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- The European Commission, together with 15 international partners, has launched the Team Gaza Initiative, contributing almost €900 million to help the people of Gaza meet their immediate needs, including coordinating early recovery projects and restoring vital services, in the face of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
This initiative operates as a flexible programme, allowing each partner to channel funding through their preferred financing mechanisms to target selected areas of support. As part of this collaborative effort, the European Commission intends to build on its established partnership with the United Nations to implement its own substantial contribution.
The European Commission supports Gaza’s early recovery, stabilisation, and modernisation in line with its commitment to international cooperation and humanitarian aid.
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- The EU’s push to protect children online
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- 0:45
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- 14 days ago
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- The European Commission has received the recommendations of its Special Panel on Child Safety Online and will present a proposal after the summer.
The panel examined the impact of social media on children, including addictive design, age-appropriate access and online safety. The upcoming proposal will build on this evidence to help create a safer digital environment for young people.
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- Social Media Must Protect Children: President von der Leyen on Child Safety Online
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- "We cannot expect children to succeed in a system that was never designed with their wellbeing in mind, when they are most vulnerable." - President von der Leyen
On 13 July 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, received the final report on child safety online from the co-chairs of the special panel of experts.
In her statement to the press, President von der Leyen highlighted that the EU must do more to protect children online, arguing that social media platforms and their algorithms expose young people to addiction, harmful content and mental health risks during a vulnerable stage of development.
She stressed that tech companies, not children or parents, must bear responsibility for making their services safe. She also highlighted EU measures under the Digital Services Act and supports age-appropriate limits, underpinned by privacy-friendly age verification.
Referring to the panel’s evidence, President von der ...
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- Meta, Wildfires & AI: What Happened in Europe This Week?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Wildfires, children online, AI and defence… Europe had a busy week
From helping countries fight wildfires, to taking action on online platforms, strengthening cybersecurity and stepping up on defence, here’s what happened across Europe.
Watch the full stories:
Wildfires: https://youtube.com/shorts/nPpCy2703C0?si=N3mdVUhkcI0D7gMi
Meta & children online: https://youtube.com/shorts/4i62UYdCxVI?si=ZWCwdu4IYN2f6Qye
Livestock Strategy: https://youtube.com/shorts/Nh3i8yhMpYo?si=Hr34WiZqO3_4vIcW
AI & Cybersecurity: https://youtube.com/shorts/Fg1VaoerP8g?si=ANOrrgmDCBTEeh-y
NATO Summit replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX6nxcindos
#EU #EuropeanUnion #WeeklyRecap #Wildfires #Meta #DSA #Cybersecurity #NATO
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- META in breach of the EU’s laws on digital services
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The Commission found that META’s addictive design features are in breach of the Digital Services Act, which protects the digital landscape in the EU.
Meta now has the right to appeal and defend itself and prove that the measures taken to mitigate the risks on their platforms are effective enough.
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- Fair competition for small package purchases
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- #eu #news #consumerprotection
From 1 July 2026, the EU will introduce a temporary €3 customs duty on low-value parcels imported from outside the EU, mainly through e-commerce. This includes a wide range of products commonly bought online, such as clothing, toys, electronics, and other consumer goods worth up to €150. The new measure will help create fairer competition for EU businesses, better protect consumers from unsafe products, tackle customs fraud, and address environmental concerns over mass shipping.
More info in the following link: https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/ensuring-fairness-and-safety-eur3-customs-duty-low-value-parcels-2026-06-29_en
#customsfraud #unsafeproducts #massshipping
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- Europe’s Livestock Strategy
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Europe’s livestock sector is facing new challenges from climate change to market pressures. The EU’s Livestock Strategy sets out actions to support farmers, improve sustainability, strengthen resilience and protect Europe’s food security.
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- AI Is Changing Cybersecurity. The EU Is Responding.
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Advanced AI models can help us innovate, but they can also be misused to find vulnerabilities, automate attacks and amplify cyber threats.
To address these new challenges, the European Commission has launched an Action Plan to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity, bringing together Member States, industry and EU organisations to build a safer digital future.
#AI #technews #eunews #technology
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- Accelerating the Production of Defence Equipment: President von der Leyen at the 2026 NATO Summit
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- 15:31
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- 20 days ago
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- "In this geostrategic and geopolitical environment, we need a massive surge in defence investment. And here, the European Union is indeed massively stepping up." - President von der Leyen
On 7 July 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in a moderated conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye.
In her interventions, President von der Leyen highlighted that the European Union and NATO must work even more closely in today’s difficult security environment, stressing that Europe needs greater interoperability, stronger resilience, and a major increase in defence investment.
She also highlighted the EU’s efforts to strengthen its defence industrial base through initiatives such as ReArm Europe and SAFE, while keeping cooperation open to non-EU countries, including Türkiye and Canada, and aligning closely with NATO capability targets.
She also und...
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- European Solidarity Against Wildfires
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- #EuNews #firefighters #Portugal #France
As Portugal and France battle multiple wildfires, the EU has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide rapid support.
Firefighters, aircraft and emergency resources from across Europe have been deployed to help protect lives and communities. This summer, a record 777 firefighters, 22 aircraft and 5 helicopters are on standby through the EU's rescEU fleet and Civil Protection Mechanism to respond whenever needed.
#emergencyresources #CivilProtectionMechanism #protectlives
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- Parcels, Energy, Diplomacy… and Ireland Takes Over
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- 0:58
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- 24 days ago
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- This week in the EU: a new fee on small parcels, Ursula von der Leyen in Azerbaijan and Armenia, €2.5 billion for cleaner energy projects, and Ireland taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU 🍀
Featured stories:
2.5 billion euro added to the energy modernisation fund : https://youtube.com/shorts/ZwVwRe0nOvg?si=rfq5UA_yc7GfhSMF
EU wide fee for small packages : https://youtube.com/shorts/aHhQSunZQiY?si=KZ8AF-PLliC1Jiu1
Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU : https://youtube.com/shorts/XhXKThm7_QE?si=eJvBoicMFmTcxCVk
Press statement from the President in Azerbaijan : https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-292291
and in Armenia : https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-292318
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #EUnews #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #Ireland #Energy #Shorts
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- Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU: European Commissioners in Ireland
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- 14:34
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- #Ireland#EUNews #CounciloftheEU
On 1st July 2026, Ireland took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU which will last 6 months. To commemorate the beginning of the Presidency, the Commissioners as well as President von der Leyen travelled to Cork.This video covers the press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that took place on 3rd July.
🍀In Cork, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines the key priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. She highlights the need to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, scale up innovation, diversify trade, and complete the Single Market agenda. Her speech also focuses on Europe’s security and defence readiness, continued support for Ukraine, preparations for the next long-term EU budget, action on the housing crisis, and progress on EU enlargement.
❓How will Ireland’s leadership lead to concrete results? Watch for the key messages of the Irish Presiden...
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- 2.5 billion euro added to the energy modernisation fund
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- 0:43
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- 25 days ago
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- Together with the European Investment Bank, 2.5 billion euro were added to the fund for the modernisation of energy, bringing a total of 23 billion euro since January 2021. These funds will help 51 projects to modernise their energy systems, in order to improve efficiency, and help reduce carbon emissions.
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- Connectivity, transport, energy, and digital projects: President von der Leyen in Armenia
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- 6:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- #EUArmenia #EUNews #SouthCaucasus
President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement in Armenia highlights a deepening EU-Armenia partnership centred on resilience, connectivity, investment and regional stability. This video covers the European Union’s support for Armenia, the push for trade liberalisation, and the importance of South Caucasus peace for prosperity and security.
🌍 From stronger economic ties to strategic infrastructure and people-to-people links, the EU-Armenia partnership is presented as a long-term project. President von der Leyen underlines how trade liberalisation can open opportunities, while South Caucasus peace remains essential for a stable and connected region.
💬 What does this mean for Armenia, the EU, and the wider South Caucasus? Watch for the key messages on cooperation, reform, connectivity and peace.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:22 EU-Armenia partnership priorities
01:05 Trade liberalisation and ...
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- EU Steps Up Support for Peace, Connectivity and Energy Cooperation in the South Caucasus
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- 6:42
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- 26 days ago
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- "Our ‘Peace through Connectivity Package’ will help build a peaceful and prosperous future for the South Caucasus. With up to €200 million of grant funding, leveraging up to €2 billion of investments in connecting the region, fostering partnership and creating a lasting culture of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Together, we can turn peace on paper into peace in practice." - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
On 1 July 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss ways to foster peace in the region through greater connectivity and support to border communities. They also discussed bilateral EU-Azerbaijan trade and energy partnerships.
During the visit, President von der Leyen unveiled concrete actions to advance regional cooperation, as well as initiatives to anchor Azerbaijan in the Connectivity Agenda.
To support this ambition, the Pres...
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- Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
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- 0:34
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- 26 days ago
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- Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2026.
The Irish Presidency will focus on 5 core priorities:
-Strengthening the Single Market
-Boosting the EU’s energy security and affordability
-Pushing for stronger Trade Deals
-Human centred AI
-Making sure the EU plays a role in keeping peace and security in the world
Good luck Ireland!
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- Europe is tightening the net on organised crime | EUNews
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- 1:15
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- 1 month ago
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- Europe is stepping up the fight against cross-border crime, 🇲🇩 young Moldovans could soon join DiscoverEU, and Europe’s defence industry is adapting to the age of drones. The EU is also simplifying tax rules for businesses and making energy labels easier to use.
Catch up on this week’s biggest EU developments in our weekly news recap from 20–26 June 2026.
Watch our full explainer to see how the EU is tackling drug trafficking: Targeting the entire drug trade, from supply routes to organised crime and overdose prevention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkEj4tX0_O4
📌Featured stories:
🚔 Fighting cross-border crime: The EU wants Europol and Eurojust to work more closely across borders, helping investigators connect information, dismantle criminal networks and bring cases to court faster. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OTWuSK0Fa0U
🛡️European defence in the age of drones: Europe is focusing on defence sy...
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- Bananas, Containers, and Cocaine: Inside Europe's Drug Trafficking Routes
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- 4:33
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- 1 month ago
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- #illicitdrugs #drugtrafficking #reducedrugsharm
More than 419 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized in the EU in 2023. But stopping drug trafficking isn't just about making seizures.
How do criminal networks move drugs across Europe? And how does the EU work with Member States, Europol and international partners to stop them?
In this video, we break down the EU Drug Strategy, starting with the EncroChat investigation, which exposed criminal networks operating across multiple countries.
You'll discover:
00:24 How traffickers exploit Europe's major logistics hubs
01:39 Why drug trafficking is a cross-border business
02:33 The rise of synthetic drugs produced inside Europe
02:58 The hidden costs of drug trafficking for our societies
03:24 How the EU works to reduce harm and support prevention
Drug trafficking is more than a security issue. It is a constantly evolving system that adapts across borders.
...
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- EU mobilises support for Venezuela
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #news #humanitarysupport #venezuela
In the aftermath of the 2 terrible earthquakes that hit Venezuela, the EU is mobilising rescue teams and equipment to the country.
520 rescuers, dogs, telecommunications and shelter equipment will be provided to help Venezuela overcome this terrible disaster.
#EU #venezuelaearthquake #crisispreparedness
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- The EU Simplifies Taxation for Businesses #eupolicy #news #eu #taxes #economy
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The European Commission is aiming to simplify taxation for companies in the EU, making it simpler and more attractive for business to operate in the Union.
#eupolicy #news #eu #taxes #economy #taxation
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- Recovery, Investment and Security - President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026
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- 12:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #UkraineRecoveryConference #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #EU
President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her opening remarks at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, highlighting Europe's long-term commitment to Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, security, investment, and European integration.
In her speech, President von der Leyen praised the solidarity of Gdańsk and Poland, outlined new EU financial support measures, discussed Ukraine's progress toward European Union membership, and emphasizes the strategic importance of rebuilding Ukraine's economy, infrastructure, energy sector, and defence industry.
Key announcements include new macro-financial assistance, support for Ukraine's drone production capabilities, the launch of the European Flagship Fund for reconstruction investments, and further steps toward Ukraine's integration into the European family.
📍 Location: Gdańsk, Poland
📅 Ukraine Recovery Conference
...
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- Energy Labels: What changes?
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #eu #eupolicy #eunews #energylabels
The European Commission is updating energy and tyre labels for home appliances and devices. These changes give you clearer information on energy efficiency, how long a product will last, and also and very important: how easy it is to repair.
The new regulations will allow for better traceability of products across the EU, and give Member States better tools to tackle non-compliant products being sold in within the EU.
Find more information here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1388
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- Europe Fights Organised Crime
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #news #eunews #organisedcrime
Criminal networks operate across borders.
The EU is upgrading its tools and cooperation to better investigate, prosecute and dismantle organised crime.
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- NATO 3.0: 3 Steps to Strengthen European Defence
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- To ensure long-term peace and security, Europe must take the lead in building and strengthening its defence capabilities. The EU already has three concrete steps in place to achieve this:
1. Supporting and integrating with Ukraine: aligning military and industrial capabilities for shared security.
2. Rapid defence innovation: learning from the frontlines to produce faster, better, cheaper and more repairable equipment.
3. An integrated European defence market: mobilising the power of the European economy to strengthen supply lines between Member States.
You can read more about the EU’s defence strategy here: https://link.europa.eu/phtmntnh
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- Erasmus+ And DiscoverEU for Young Moldovans
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- 0:17
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- 1 month ago
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- Moldova just moved closer to joining the EU, and young Moldovans could soon get Erasmus+ and free rail travel across Europe.
At the second EU-Moldova Summit in Brussels, President Ursula von der Leyen together with EU leaders met President Maia Sandu to push forward the country's path to EU membership.
What's new?
Accession negotiations officially opened just one week before this summit, a major milestone in EU enlargement.
The EU will support Moldova's full participation in the next Erasmus+ programme, meaning more student exchanges and education opportunities.
Young Moldovans could receive a DiscoverEU rail pass in 2027, giving them free train travel across Europe.
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- €56 Million in EU Aid Is Going to Farmers in These 5 Countries
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- 0:31
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- 1 month ago
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- The European Commission is allocating €56 million in aid to farmers across five EU countries hit by storms, drought, heatwaves and frost.
Country breakdown:
Portugal — €30M (Storm Kristin)
Romania — €14.8M (heatwaves & drought)
Cyprus — €4.6M (heatwaves & drought)
Croatia — €4.4M (excessive rainfall & freezing temperatures)
Slovenia — €2.8M (spring frosts)
For more details, follow this link: https://link.europa.eu/vhhbmpbh
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- Important steps for becoming an EU member: EU-Moldova Summit
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- 14:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The EU-Moldova Summit took place at the European Council on 22nd June 2026.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took part in a press conference with Council President António Costa and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
In her press statement, President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that Moldova has taken a major step towards the EU by opening its first negotiation cluster. This is a clear recognition of its reforms, resilience and commitment in the face of strong external pressure and hybrid attacks from Russia.
Progress is already visible: closer integration through SEPA, roaming, the European Environment Agency and the Growth Plan is bringing real benefits for people, businesses, infrastructure, healthcare and the energy transition.
The EU will continue to stand with Moldova by investing in its youth, security and resilience — from DiscoverEU and Erasmus+ to stronger support against hybrid threats, defence and border secur...
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- New EU rules for air passengers are finally here | EUNews
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- ✈️ EU air passenger rights are being strengthened, 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 🇲🇩 Moldova are advancing on their path toward EU membership, and 💶 the EU’s financial support for Ukraine is entering a new phase.
Catch up on the biggest EU developments from 13–19 June 2025 in this weekly news recap.
📌 Featured stories:
✈️ EU air passenger rights: Booking tickets will become more transparent. Airlines will have to show ticket prices with and without luggage separately. Parents travelling with young children should be able to sit together at no extra cost, and missing an outbound flight should no longer cancel the return ticket.
https://youtube.com/shorts/UwreD9j9Zpo?is=84483qvivkN3FT0k
🇺🇦🇲🇩 Ukraine and Moldova move forward in EU accession talks: Ukraine and Moldova have opened the first cluster of EU membership negotiations. The first cluster negotiations will focus on core reforms such as the rule of la...
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- European Council Press Conference: Ukraine, the Middle East, and the global economy
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- 8:16
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- 1 month ago
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- The European Council took place in Brussels on 18th and 19th June. European heads of states came together to discuss the following topics: Competitiveness, the EU's long-term budget for 2028 to 2034, Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, migration and illicit drugs.
In the press conference on 19th June, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the four main outcomes of the European Council:
- On Ukraine: The opening of the first accession cluster, the extension of sanctions on Russia for 12 months, and work on further sanctions.
- On the Middle East: Support for the US-Iran interim agreement, concern over Lebanon, and plans to strengthen alternative trade routes and Gulf partnerships.
- On the global economy: A firmer EU stance on China’s structural overcapacities, with renewed emphasis on diversification, de-risking and defending the European market from unfair practices.
- On the EU budget: Member States agreed on a new M...
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- The EU Let 150 Random Citizens Decide Its Crisis Strategy. Here's What They Chose
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- 3:42
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- 1 month ago
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- What if 150 randomly selected citizens from across Europe, representing EU diversity, were given real power to shape European policy? That's exactly what happened. And what they decided could directly affect your safety.
The European Commission brought together 150 citizens from across the EU and asked them one question: What should Europe do to prepare for a major crisis? No politicians. No lobbyists. Just people like you.
Their 20 recommendations will influence real EU policy. Among these recommendations, there is the 72-hour emergency preparedness kit, that every household should have, the creation of a universal EU crisis communication language using pictograms, symbols and colour coding, and a network of local preparedness centres where citizens can do practical preparedness exercises.
Learn more about the recommendations the citizens gave to the European Commission at the following link: https://link.europa.eu/yphjpxpf
And at t...
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- New Rules for Air Passengers
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- 1:02
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- 1 month ago
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- A new agreement on the revision of EU air passenger rights between the European Parliament, and the European Commission and the Council of the EU was reached.
The updated rules include clearer rules on compensation rights for delays and claims procedures; extraordinary circumstances; fare transparency and hand baggage; scope and passenger information; improved rights for passengers with reduced mobility and disabilities; and a ban on no-show policies for return flights.
#airpassengers #airtravel #faretransparency
Find out more here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1212
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- G7 Agenda: Middle East Peace, Ukraine Support, and the Future of AI - President von der Leyen speech
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- 10:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #G7Summit2024 #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics
At the G7 Summit in Évian, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the European Union's priorities on global economic imbalances, trade relations with China, support for Ukraine, Middle East stability, AI governance, critical raw materials, and online child protection.
Key topics included the EU's record trade deficit with China, the future of Ukraine's EU accession, sanctions on Russia, the Strait of Hormuz, AI adoption and safety, energy security, and protecting children from social media risks.
Watch the full statement for insights into the challenges shaping Europe, the G7, and the global economy in 2026.
📍 Location: Évian, France
📅 Event: G7 Summit 2026
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction & G7 Priorities
01:08 Global Economic Imbalances
02:34 EU-China Trade Deficit
04:15 Critical Raw Materials Strategy
05:12 Middle...
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- Ukraine and Moldova begin EU accession negotiations
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- 0:23
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- 1 month ago
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- EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova are now formally underway. In practical terms, this means the EU membership process has moved from broad political support to structured negotiations focused on concrete reforms.
The first stage of talks centres on the EU’s “fundamentals” cluster. This covers key areas such as the rule of law, judicial reform, anti-corruption measures, democratic institutions, public administration and human rights.
Progress here is especially important because it shapes the pace of the wider accession process. For Moldova, the move strengthens its pro-EU course and gives weight to its reform agenda despite domestic and regional pressures. For Ukraine, it is an especially symbolic step, showing that the EU is keeping enlargement on track even during Russia’s war.
#ukraine #moldova #eu #euenlargement
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- Apple blocking Siri AI in Europe? EU NEWS of this week: This is what you missed
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- This week's EU news (06-12 June) was about the debate around Siri AI and Europe's digital rules, stronger action against drug trafficking, new efforts to beat cancer and a strengthened partnership between the EU and South Korea.
Check the links for more:
Siri AI not for the the EU: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ATg_W0N3K80
Drugs in Europe: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rOLU54pCXWQ
EU fight against Cancer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sJwedi2wQ5o
EU-Korea summit: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TENHRMjAWZk
Which story do you think will have the biggest impact across Europe?
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #NewsWrap #eupolicy
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- EU Migration and Asylum: A Coordinated Approach
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- For the first time in history the European Union has roll out a coordinated approach on migration and asylum.
The results with the new approach have already been successful.
This comprehensive package of 10 legislative acts sets out common procedures for screening and registering irregular arrivals at EU borders, with swifter asylum and return procedures, clear rules on the responsibility for asylum applications and a solidarity mechanism to support EU countries facing migratory pressure.
Find out more below:
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/new-migration-and-asylum-rules-enter-application-what-changing-2026-06-12_en
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- EU-KOREA Strong partnership
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Union and the Republic of Korea held their 11th Summit in Brussels.
The Summit marked a new phase in the EU-Republic of Korea strategic partnership, pushing concrete outcomes to enhance economic resilience, security and defence cooperation, research, and the clean energy transition.
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- New EU Strategy for Islands and Coastal Communities
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission has adopted two new strategies dedicated to supporting EU islands and coastal communities.
The strategy for islands focuses on improving connectivity, expanding the "Clean Energy for EU Islands" initiative through 2030, enhancing housing affordability, and strengthening crisis preparedness. Simultaneously, the strategy for coastal communities prioritizes a competitive "blue economy," fostering innovations such as algae-based fertilizers and blue carbon certification, while ensuring resilience and livability. Together, these measures empower locally led solutions to help these regions thrive as sustainable, competitive, and vibrant parts of the European Union.
#EUislands #EUOceanPact #coastalcommunities #blueeconomy #sustainability #EUpolicy #climateaction
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- Digital Trade Agreement Unveiled: Forging a Future-Ready EU-Korea Partnership
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- 6:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "Today we announce our Digital Trade Agreement & Competitiveness Partnership. Working hand in hand to deliver even more results for our people." - President Ursula von der Leyen
The 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit took place in Brussels on 10 June 2026. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, represented the EU. President Lee Jae Myung represented the Republic of Korea.
In her press statement, President von der Leyen celebrated the EU and Republic of Korea's strong cultural, political, and economic ties, noting the success of their 15-year-old trade deal and Korea’s support for Ukraine. She announced a Digital Trade Agreement, deeper economic security cooperation, and a new Competitiveness Partnership to boost industry and clean energy (including hydrogen and nuclear). Research and innovation collaboration—especially on AI and semiconductors—was also expanded, with Korea’s cont...
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- EU’s €25B Green Plan for the Mediterranean
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Union has launched a massive new clean energy initiative for the Mediterranean.
Called T-MED, the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech Cooperation Initiative, aims to mobilise up to €25 billion by 2035 to boost renewable energy, hydrogen production, clean technology manufacturing and modern electricity networks across the region.
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- Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026, opening speech by President Ursula von der Leyen
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- 16:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- NewEuropeanBauhaus #EUGreenDeal #SustainableEurope #CircularEconomy
🎤 Opening Speech by President von der Leyen | New European Bauhaus Festival 2026 | EU Innovation
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 📅 Date: 9 June 2026 🎤 Speaker: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
📌 About This Video
President von der Leyen delivers the opening speech at the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026, highlighting Europe’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful urban development. From circular economy innovations (like turning olive pits into furniture) to affordable housing solutions, this movement is shaping a greener, more resilient Europe.
🔹 Key Themes: ✅ Sustainable Architecture | Circular Economy | Affordable Housing ✅ Climate Resilience | Community-Led Design | EU Innovation Funding ✅ Ukraine Reconstruction | New European Bauhaus Academy
📺 Chapters (Timestamps)
00:00 – Introducti...
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- Why Siri AI Isn't Launching in Europe
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Apple decided not to roll out SIRI AI in the EU.
The non-interoperability of their design made the update not suitable for the EU market.
Why? Because big tech companies cannot decide which EU tool should be used by EU citizens.
Find out more about the DMA here:
https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Watch our newly published Digital Services Act explainer video here:
https://youtu.be/HRvbrsXKY74
