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The Internet Just Changed (And You Didn't Notice)
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- The Internet Just Changed (And You Didn't Notice)
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- 3:57
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- 2 months ago
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- #DSA #DigitalServicesAct #EU #BigTech
The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is now in force, forcing platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and AliExpress to play by new rules or face fines of up to 6% of their global revenue.
Here's what this means for you:
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Ads must be clearly labelled: no more hidden targeting using sensitive data.
No more fake sellers hiding behind anonymity: marketplaces must verify who's selling to you.
Dark patterns and addictive designs are banned: no more tricks designed to make you click "Yes" by mistake.
This is not a proposal it's already happening.
Subscribe for more updates on how the EU is shaping your digital world.
Learn more about the DSA: The Digital Services Act:
The Digital Services Act
00:00 intro
00:18 The DSA is changing the internet
00:27 Popping th...
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- Europe’s Drug Crisis is Escalating
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- 0:47
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- 2 months ago
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- The EU is stepping up the fight against drug trafficking through stronger cross-border cooperation, enhanced port security, international partnerships, and efforts to dismantle organised crime networks.
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- New sanctions against Russia target key sectors
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- 9:01
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- 2 months ago
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just announced the latest sanctions package against Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The new sanctions target key sectors—energy, finance, trade, and crypto—while banning entry to former Russian combatants. They aim to sustain economic pressure while the global energy market is shifting.
Energy measures include sanctioning 30 more shadow fleet vessels, and restricting LNG tanker sales, among others. Sanctions on Russian and third-country banks will expand. Trade restrictions broaden export controls on military-critical metals, drone components, and imports (e.g., cod, car parts). New import bans on Russian fisheries mark a previously unsanctioned sector. Alongside sanctions, the EU reaffirms €6 billion in June aid for Ukraine and advances its EU accession process.
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- 40% of Cancers Are Preventable. Here's Europe's Plan to Beat Them.
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- 0:48
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- 2 months ago
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- Every year, 2.7 million people in the EU are diagnosed with cancer. 42,000 of those are brain tumour cases — and 36,000 people lose their lives to them annually.
President Ursula von der Leyen made a personal and political commitment: Europe can, and must, beat cancer.
In this speech, she outlines Europe's 5-pillar Cancer Beating Plan:
Prevention: HPV vaccination extended to boys and girls; 40% of cases are preventable
Research: €4 billion invested, including €600 million for research projects
Faster treatments: The European Biotech Act to simplify and accelerate clinical trial approvals
Better data: Expanding the European Health Data Space — with AI, while protecting privacy
Equal access: Every EU citizen deserves high-quality care regardless of income, location, or education
Find the full opening remarks here:
https://link.europa.eu/jqGJ4q
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- EU Releases €2.8 Billion for Rebuilding Ukraine's Infrastructure and State Firms
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- 0:33
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- 2 months ago
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- The European Union has mobilised €2.8 billion for Ukraine in loans and guarantees to help Ukraine meet its financing needs, including repairing damaged infrastructure, ensuring municipal services and supporting strategic state-owned companies, in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
This is part of the EU’s €204.8 billion overall support to Ukraine and Ukrainians, including €75.2 billion in military assistance and over €108.8 billion in financial and budget support and humanitarian assistance.
The European Commission supports Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation in line with its EU path.
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- EU NEWS of this week: This is what you missed #news #eunews #eupolicy
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This week's EU news (01-05 June) was about Fire, Water, Tech and partnerships.
The EU is ready for wildfires season, there is new strategy to boost made in Europe TECH and the OceanEye initiative was launched so the EU can help monitor the oceans. The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Montenegro, where leaders discussed investments and EU enlargement.
Check the links for more:
Europe's preparedness: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/faAClAfc_fU
EU made TECH: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jd55ZMw4YsA
OceanEye Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c-U-WATr8d0
EU-Western Balkans summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FimYfRK5HXc
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- Enlargement is a strategic investment - President von der Leyen at the EU-Western Balkans Summit
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- 19:43
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- 2 months ago
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- #EUEnlargement #WesternBalkans #MontenegroEU #EU2028 #GrowthPlan
🎤 EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026 | Montenegro’s Path to EU Membership by 2028? | Growth Plan & Enlargement
📍 Tivat, Montenegro | 5 June 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Jakov Milatović discuss EU enlargement, the €675M Growth Plan, and Montenegro’s potential 2028 accession—a historic step for the Western Balkans.
🔹 Key Takeaways: ✅ Montenegro could join the EU by 2028 – a "realistic and achievable" goal. ✅ €675M+ invested in high-speed internet, rail electrification, and preschools. ✅ SEPA & roaming integration – saving businesses €1B+ in transaction fees. ✅ "Roam like at home" coming to the Western Balkans – just like the EU. ✅ DiscoverEU extended to Western Balkan youth – bringing people closer.
📌 Why this matters? The Western Balkans belong in the EU—this summit proves determination, confidence, and concrete prog...
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- Europe wants to lead in #Ocean Intelligence
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- 0:39
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- 2 months ago
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- #news #europe #OceanIntelligence #marineecosystems
OceanEye is the EU’s new initiative to improve ocean observation and marine knowledge. With only 5% of the ocean explored and mapped, the EU aims to strengthen ocean monitoring, support maritime security, boost innovation and protect marine ecosystems. Through OceanEye, Europe aims to provide 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and become a global leader in ocean intelligence.
# OceanEye
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- The EU's vision for #AI, #Chips and #Energy
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- #news #ai #chipsact #energy
The European Commission has announced a new Technological Sovereignty Package aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in key technologies.
The initiative includes the Chips Act 2.0, expanded AI and data centre capacity, a new EU Open Source Strategy, and the development of European AI solutions for the energy sector.
The goal is to boost innovation, strengthen supply chains, and reinforce Europe’s digital sovereignty.
#digitalsovereignty #energysector #supplychains
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- Can We Predict the Next Big Storm? | The Digital Twin Ocean
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- 3:19
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- 2 months ago
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- In this video, we explore how ocean data helps us predict storms, prevent floods, and protect marine biodiversity and how OceanEye, a new European Commission initiative, is transforming ocean observation in Europe and beyond.
From deep-sea sensors to the surface to satellite, scientists are continuously collecting ocean data to improve climate forecasts, strengthen maritime safety, and better understand our oceans.
OceanEye aims to unify Europe’s ocean monitoring into a European Ocean Observation System and develop a Digital Twin Ocean for real-time prediction and analysis.
Because better ocean data means better protection for people, biodiversity, and our planet.
In this video, you will understand:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Why Ocean data matters
00:41 Understanding the Ocean
01:22 Protecting People
02:29 OceanEye
#oceaneye #oceanpact #euoceanpact #digitaltwinocean
#eu #eunews #eupolicy #oc...
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- Europe's Biggest-Ever Wildfire Response
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- 0:49
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- 2 months ago
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- Europe is preparing for an intense wildfire season.
The EU is deploying nearly 800 firefighters, 22 aircraft and 5 helicopters across southern Europe as part of its biggest wildfire response ever.
From Greece to Portugal, European countries are joining forces to protect people, forests and homes during the 2026 summer fire season.
#EUCivilProtection #Wildfires #EU
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- Hungary to rejoin the Erasmus programme as early as the next academic year, President von der Leyen.
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- 0:43
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- 2 months ago
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- The return of Hungary to the Erasmus programme was one amongst many positive news that were highlighted during the meeting of President Ursula von der Leyen with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Find all the progress made towards democracy and the Rule of Law in the full speech below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHFhgauhKrQ
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- What you missed in EU news this week
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- 1:08
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- 2 months ago
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- This week's EU news (25-29 May) was all about partnerships. The President met the leaders of the Baltic states for preparedness talks, a new humanitarian aid strategy was introduced, and Temu was in breach of the DSA.
Links to the full details below. Follow for your weekly wraps every Friday:
Baltic States preparedness: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B7wL2EN-1JQ
EU humanitarian aid strategy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PpU_5ZvvoEU
Temu fine: EU Fines Temu €200M under DSA Crackdown
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- A New Chapter for Hungary: President von der Leyen on Reforms, EU Funding and Democratic Renewal
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- 7:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "The 12 April will stay in our memory for a very long time. On that day, the Hungarian people took their future in their hands. They made a clear choice. They chose Europe. And they chose democracy." - President von der Leyen
On 29 May 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen received Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
In her speech, Commission President von der Leyen welcomed Hungary’s democratic renewal under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, praising symbolic gestures and swift reforms. She highlighted progress in tackling corruption, restoring the rule of law, and phasing out public trusts, which unlocked €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds. Hungary’s return to the Erasmus programme and strengthened anti-corruption measures were also noted as key steps in rebuilding trust and investor confidence, marking a fresh start for the country within the EU.
For the full transcript of the speech, see here:
https://ec.europa.eu/...
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- The Flag That Unites Europe
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- 0:28
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- 2 months ago
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- Forty years ago, the European flag was raised for the first time as the symbol of the European Communities. Today, its twelve stars continue to represent unity, harmony and solidarity across Europe.
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- EU Fines Temu €200M under DSA Crackdown
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- 0:40
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- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission has fined Temu €200M under the Digital Services Act for failing to properly assess risks linked to illegal products on its platform.
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- The EU has a Plan for a Better Humanitarian Aid System
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- 1:09
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- 2 months ago
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- 239 million people around the world need humanitarian assistance but current funding can only reach less than half of them.
The European Union is acting. In 2025, the European Commission and its Member States provide 35% of all global humanitarian funding including nearly €2 billion from the Commission alone.
The new EU strategy on humanitarian aid is built on three pillars to improve results:
Protect: defend aid workers and ensure safe delivery
Perform: reform supply chains and scale cash assistance
Partner: build resilience and reduce long-term dependency by increasing partnerships with donors and third parties.
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- Baltic states unite for European readiness
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- 0:58
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- 2 months ago
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- Following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, security in the Baltic region faces unprecedented challenges. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania continue to confront evolving threats across cyber, airspace, and territorial defence. On 26 May, President von der Leyen and Baltic leaders met to address these vulnerabilities and reinforce regional stability.
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- Support for the Baltic States: Commission President von der Leyen in Lithuania
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "Europe stands in full solidarity and unity with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. And we are stepping up our support. Because when Baltic States are being tested, Europe as a whole is being tested." - European Commission President von der Leyen
Following recent drone incidents along the EU Eastern border, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania on 26 May 2026 to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Estonian President Alar Karis, and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs.
In her speech, President von der Leyen condemned Russia’s deliberate destabilisation efforts along Europe’s Eastern border—including air raid alerts, migrant weaponisation, and hybrid attacks—as part of a broader strategy targeting democratic societies.
Praising Baltic resilience, she reaffirmed the EU’s solidarity, announcing €12 billion in additional SAFE funding for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, alongside €1.5 ...
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- EU-Mexico: a modern deal for competitiveness, economic security and sustainability
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- 8:13
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- 2 months ago
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- At the 2026 EU-Mexico Summit, Commission President von der Leyen announced a landmark trade deal that eliminates 95% of tariffs, unlocking €100M annual savings for EU exporters—especially in agri-food, dairy, wine, and meat.
🔹 Key Highlights: ✅ Zero-Tariff Trade: EU businesses gain unprecedented access to Mexico’s €100Bn+ market—Europe’s 2nd-largest Latin American trade partner. ✅ €5Bn Global Gateway Investment: Funding 13 solar/wind projects, Mexico City cable cars, pharmaceuticals, and digital networks. ✅ 568 EU Geographical Indications Protected (e.g., Gouda, Feta, Prosciutto di Parma, Tiroler Speck, Tequila). ✅ Gender Equality & Social Impact: €4M (80M pesos) for women’s rights projects + Joint Declaration on Trade & Gender Equality. ✅ Sustainable & Fair Trade: Aligned with Paris Climate Agreement, banning unfair export pricing and promoting circular economy (e.g., sargassum cleanup). ✅ New Security & Migration Dialogue to tackle transn...
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- Everything you missed in the EU this week #weeklyrecap #news #europe
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- 0:56
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- 2 months ago
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- This week in the EU (18-22 May): two major trade deals got sealed — one with Mexico, one with the United States.
Europe also announced plans to build its own AI gigafactories and a new Fertilisers Action Plan to secure food production with European alternatives.
Links to the full details below. Follow for your weekly EU news recap.
🔹 EU–Mexico: a historic trade deal sealed this week, https://link.europa.eu/rkgypbkd
🔹 EU–US: after intensive negotiations, a transatlantic agreement, https://link.europa.eu/rkdnyvxk
🔹 AI Gigafactories: Europe opens calls for its first AI giga factories this summer, https://youtu.be/8pW1mhm09Fs?t=185
🔹 Fertilisers Action Plan: securing Europe's food production with European alternatives, https://youtube.com/shorts/VZzEIujGWaM?si=udnxpOIgQDNwF-Rn
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- EU Announces €15 Million Ebola Aid for DR Congo and Uganda
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- 0:38
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- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission is allocating €15 million in emergency assistance to support people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda affected by the Ebola outbreak. The EU has also invested over €80 million in research and development for vaccines against filoviruses, which cause Ebola, while supporting treatments and clinical trials to strengthen preparedness before a crisis hit. For people in Europe, the Commission says there is no cause for broader concern.
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- EU growth slows in 2026
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- 0:39
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- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission’s Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects slower growth and higher inflation as rising energy prices impact the EU economy.
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- Europe's Economy News: EU Spring Economic Forecast Update in 60 seconds
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tariffs, rising energy prices, and global uncertainty are putting pressure on Europe’s economy.
The European Commission projects weaker EU growth, with GDP expected to slow to 1.1% in 2026, while inflation is forecast to rise to 3.1% due to renewed energy pressures.
But investment in energy resilience, supply diversification, decarbonisation, and lower energy consumption may help Europe absorb the shock.
As Europe adapts to weaker demand, cautious businesses, and higher prices, one question remains:
Can Europe turn today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s strength?
#shorts #EUforecast #europeeconomy #SpringForecast #EconomicOutlook #inflation #growth #tariffs #energyprices #trade #tradedeals #labourmarket #europeancommission
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- How Europe Plans to Reduce Dependencies
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission has presented a new Fertiliser Action Plan to support farmers, strengthen Europe’s food security and reduce dependency on imports.
The plan includes immediate financial support for farmers, measures to reinforce domestic fertiliser production, and investment in sustainable and bio-based alternatives to improve Europe’s resilience and strategic autonomy.
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- Ebola Risk in Europe: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Says Very Low
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- 0:29
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- 2 months ago
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- The risk of Ebola infection in the European Union is very low, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), even for people travelling to affected regions in Africa.
The EU is following the situation closely and coordinating with Member States, experts and international partners. At this stage, no specific measures beyond normal public health advice are needed for people in Europe.
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- The EU’s Plan for a Stronger Economy: Modernising the European Single Market
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- 10:45
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- 2 months ago
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- "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 priorities: completing the market by cutting red tape, making it digital-first with AI and semiconductor investments (like the Chips Act 2.0), embedding sustainability to spur green innovation, boosting strategic independence through secure supply chains and trade deals, ensuring inclusion via smoother labour mobility, and strengthening the social dimension with an anti-poverty strategy, childcare support, and a Quality Jobs Act.
Urging a...
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- Tariffs, Tech & Security: President von der Leyen on the EU-India deal at the Gothenburg Summit 2026
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- 5:23
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- 2 months ago
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- In a landmark address from Gothenburg, Sweden, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joins Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to unveil the "mother of all deals"—a historic EU-India trade agreement covering 2 billion people (25% of global GDP) with 90% tariff cuts.
This $2 trillion market deal will boost trade, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains, while paving the way for deeper investment, security, and tech cooperation—including AI, semiconductors, and space exploration.
🔹 Key Highlights: ✅ Trade: 90% tariff cuts, record-speed implementation by end of 2026 ✅ Investment: Next phase to de-risk supply chains and diversify economic ties ✅ Security & Defence: Joint naval exercises, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection ✅ Tech & Space: AI governance, semiconductor collaboration, and EU-India space missions ✅ Sweden-India Partnership: Commitment to double bilateral trade...
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- What Europe's talking about this week | Weekly Wrap 9–15 May
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- 1:06
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- 2 months ago
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- Missed the headlines this week? Here’s your Weekly Wrap of EU news (9–15 May) — the key stories shaping Europe in under a minute. 🇪🇺
▶️ Europe Day: https://youtube.com/shorts/iu7446EdoXQ?si=gZzkHRSZVGYNT8Qm
▶️ Hantavirus situation: https://youtube.com/shorts/Nqwb9dGfqc4?si=doylmqWaTgTiaii8
▶️ The Summit on protecting children online: https://youtube.com/shorts/SYa_ZJkrs3I?si=PIg3NYuH160sB_nf
▶️ Simplifying European travel: https://youtube.com/shorts/7jcB3YNSvsw
▶️ Calls for the return of Ukrainian children: https://youtube.com/shorts/ls39N5gVT6M?si=LgFZ6pwLaTKU7kk2
Which story do you think will have the biggest impact across Europe?
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #NewsWrap #EUPolicy #AI #Ukraine #Travel #PublicHealth #EuropeDay
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- One ticket, one European journey
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- 0:50
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- 2 months ago
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- The Commission adopted the Passengers Package, that will facilitate mobility within Europe. This means that passenger will only need one ticket, regardless of booking multiple trains to cross European borders. One ticket, one journey. Find out more about the passenger package and how you are protected while traveling: Passenger Package - Mobility and Transport - European Commission
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- Children are not commodities: the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children Copenhagen
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- 17:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- "The question is not whether young people should have access to social media, the question is whether social media should have access to young people."
On 12 May, 2026, Commission President von der Leyen gave the keynote speech at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen stating that Europe must reclaim childhood in the digital age by putting children’s safety above tech profits.
President von der Leyen called for stronger accountability for social media platforms, stricter protections against addictive and harmful online design, reliable age verification, and a possible minimum age for social media access.
The EU had already taken several key measures the EU has already taken — and plans to strengthen — to protect children online:
• Enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA) against platforms with addictive or harmful designs.
• Using the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to prevent abuse of ...
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- Push for Safer Social Media
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The EU is strengthening efforts to better protect children online.
Speaking in Copenhagen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted concerns around addictive platform design, cyberbullying, harmful content and AI-related risks affecting minors.
The European Commission is considering:
• Minimum age requirements for social media
• Stronger age verification tools
• New rules on addictive online features
“Children are not commodities.”
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- "Their future is our future": High-level conference on the return of Ukrainian children
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- "Every child held captive is one too many," asserted Commission President von der Leyen via video message on 11th May 2026. On that day, representatives of the European Union, Ukraine, Canada and international partners met in Brussels for the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
In her video message, President Ursula von der Leyen advocates for the return of deported children from Russia. Until today, about 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children remain in Russian institutions.
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- 20,500 Ukrainian Children Taken by Russia
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The EU has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and organisations accused of deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children.
Nearly 20,500 children have reportedly been forcibly transferred since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans aimed at holding those responsible accountable and supporting efforts to return the children home.
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- What You Need to Know About Europe's Hantavirus Situation #healthalert #news
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The risk of hantavirus for the wider European public is currently assessed as LOW, according to the latest evaluation by the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
From the very first notifications, the European Commission has coordinated the response, including most recently the repatriation flights for EU citizens.
Four flights operated yesterday under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism — applying strict health protocols to protect passengers, crew, and operational staff.
Key points from this update:
🟢The risk for the general European public is low
🛡️ Health coordination and protocols applied throughout with ECDC on the ground to provide expert advice
✈️ 4 repatriation flights coordinated over the weekend under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, under strict infection prevention and control measures
🇪🇸 EU actively supported evacuations conducted by Spai...
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- Europe Is Made of Each One of Us 🇪🇺
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Europe is democracy. Freedom. Unity. And yes, football too.
On Europe Day, President Ursula von der Leyen reflects on what makes us uniquely European: our shared values, our diversity, and the concrete ways Europe shapes our lives, from Erasmus to start-ups to the best quality of life in the world.
Because Europe isn't just an institution. It's each and every one of us.
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- Don't Miss These EU Headlines: Armenia, Gaza, and Anti-Poverty Efforts | Wrap 04-08 May
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Did too many headlines go by you this week and didn’t have time to check them out? Here is the Weekly Wrap of EU news for the week of 4-8 May.
EU-Armenia: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y1JrUW5sKdA
Humanitarian aid to Gaza : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PAF5UJiHPmo
Anti-poverty package: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y1JrUW5sKdA
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- Airlines CANNOT Add Fuel Surcharges After You Buy Your Ticket
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Airlines cannot add a fuel surcharge to your ticket after you've already paid. Here's what your rights are if your flight gets cancelled.
✈️ Under EU rules on flight cancellations, airlines must show you the final price before you pay, no hidden fees added later.
If your flight is cancelled, you are entitled to:
✅ A full refund, rerouting, or return
✅ Assistance at the airport
✅ Flight delay compensation for last-minute cancellations
Airlines can only avoid paying flight delay compensation if they prove cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances, such as a genuine fuel supply failure. High fuel prices alone do not qualify.
Currently, there is no evidence of jet fuel shortages. You can check your EU Air Passenger Rights here: https://link.europa.eu/btgHcn
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- Why Europe Matters More Than Ever | Europe Day 2026
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- On Europe Day 2026, 9 May, we celebrate the peace, unity, freedom, and shared values that connect people across the European Union. Stay informed about Europe Day by following this link: https://commission.europa.eu/europe-day_en
From freedom of movement and cultural exchange to privacy, democracy, health, security, clean energy, climate ambition and solidarity with Ukraine, Europe is part of our everyday lives. Across borders, generations and languages, we stand together as one community.
On Europe Day 2026, we celebrate a Europe that protects what matters, creates opportunities for all, builds strong partnerships around the world and remains united in the face of shared challenges.
Marked every year on 9 May, Europe Day commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950, a historic moment that laid the foundations for European cooperation and what would later become the European Union.
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the Europ...
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- The EU's first ever anti-poverty strategy is here
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- 1:32
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- 3 months ago
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- The EU has adopted its first-ever anti-poverty strategy, built on three pillars to tackle one of Europe's biggest challenges.
1 in 5 Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This strategy aims to change that with:
- Affordable housing, early warning systems and debt counselling.
- Connecting people outside the labor market to quality jobs.
- A European Child Guarantee Card to ensure children get the support they're entitled to.
Later this year, the Commission will also launch a new coalition against poverty — bringing businesses and philanthropic organisations together around concrete commitments. From President's von der Leyen 's words: "We are building a Europe of dignity, opportunity and equality for the generations to come".
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- EU–Armenia Summit: Connectivity Agreement
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The EU and Armenia have signed a new Connectivity Partnership at their first-ever summit in Yerevan. The agreement strengthens cooperation on transport, energy, digital infrastructure, security, and economic development, marking a major step in EU–Armenia relations.
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- €675 Million: How the EU Is Helping Palestinians
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Since October 2023, the EU has provided over €675 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians, including 84 humanitarian flights, 5,500+ tonnes of aid shipped, and medical evacuations for over 451 patients.
The European Commission is activating every tool available to deliver assistance to those who need it most.
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- Strengthening Partnership and Regional Stability: First-Ever EU-Armenia Summit
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- 6:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "This first EU-Armenia Summit elevates our partnership to a new level and sets a clear direction and agenda for the coming years. At the heart of this work is our joint commitment to peace and stability in the region." - President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, represented the EU at the first-ever EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026.
In her speech, President von der Leyen highlighted the summit’s importance in strengthening ties and outlining key areas for deeper cooperation. On connectivity, the EU will support Armenia’s role as a regional transport hub through infrastructure projects, renewable energy expansion, and digital innovation. The Crossroads of Peace initiative could link Europe with Central Asia, while new transport and energy partnerships will boost trade and security.
- Title
- Strengthening EU-Mercosur relations
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The EU-Mercosur agreement is much more than a trade deal.
It is a partnership on climate.
Safeguards for European farmers.
Millions in savings for EU business.
It is the story of 2 regions moving forward together.
- Title
- Budget for Electrification Action Plan
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- An electrification action plan will be put in place by the summer of 2026. Currently, the EU has put aside 300 billion Euro for energy, of which 95 billion has been left untouched. The switch to electricity is crucial for the European Union today.
- Title
- More homegrown energy for the EU
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The price of fossil fuels has spiked ever since the conflict in the Middle East has started. The EU needs to move away from fossil fuels, and produce its own homegrown, renewable energy. Moving away from dependency on fossil fuel will make Europe stronger in facing these kinds of crises.
- Title
- 90 billion Euro for Ukraine
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The EU promised to deliver on the 90 billion Euro loan for Ukraine, for budgetary needs, and defense. The promise has been kept, and 45 billion euro will be delivered this quarter. This act shows that the EU continues to stand with Ukraine and its people, while battling Russia's war of aggression for 4 years now.
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- Addressing the Middle East Crisis, Europe's Energy Security, and €45 Billion for Ukraine
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- 11:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "In just 60 days of conflict, our bill for fossil fuel imports has increased by over EUR 27 billion, without a single molecule of additional energy." - President von der Leyen
On 29 April 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the European Parliament plenary debate on the EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers.
In her speech, President von der Leyen announced that the EU would disburse the first €45 billion of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine—with two-thirds earmarked for defence, including a €6 billion drone package—while adopting a 20th sanctions package to hit Russia’s economy. Amid the Middle East crisis, she stressed the need for lasting peace and warned that soaring fossil fuel import costs (€27 billion in 60 days) demand faster electrification and energy independence, proposing targeted aid, EU-wide coordination, and...
- Title
- EU Cuts Red Tape
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The European Commission unveils a plan to make EU laws simpler, clearer, and faster to apply.
Less red tape, better rules, stronger competitiveness for Europe.
- Title
- €90 billion for Ukraine, 20th set of sanctions against Russia
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- President von der Leyen, President Costa and President Zelenskyy meet in Cyprus. This is what they agreed to:
✅A €90 billion support loan for Ukraine (2026–2027)
✅ The 20th sanctions package against Russia targeting energy revenues, banking & the shadow fleet.
The EU stands with Ukraine.
