During the EU-Japan Summit on 23 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets with important Japanese stakeholders to further foster the relationship with Japan and the EU. The focus of the summit will be the Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement which includes topics such as digital partnerships, green alliances or security cooperation.
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Scientists in Europe: Edor Kabashi, an Albanian-born neuroscientist who did his undergraduate degree in Canada, shares how joining Institut Imagine in Paris—with backing from European and national research funding—has transformed his approach to combating neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
From pioneering zebrafish models of ALS and epilepsy to fast-tracking drug discovery through translational research, Edor reveals how Europe’s collaborative environment and high‑tech platforms give new momentum to his work and personal journey as a scientist.
This is a story of international roots, scientific ambition, and the powerful intersection of genetics, patient care, and discovery in one of Europe’s top neuroscience hubs.
00:02 The power of community
00:17 Tracing my journey
00:46 Funding & opportunity in Europe
01:06 The Fight Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
01:36 Paris: A historic and modern hub for Neuroscience
01:54 Family connections
02:04 Science Through Unity: Europe’s Collaborative Spirit
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Argentina deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 22 July. Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi presented Argentina’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Just five more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.
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The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
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0:15 Homeless World Cup changes lives – Every year, players from 70 countries convene for the Homeless World Cup, where teams duke it out in 4-a-side matches full of quickfire goals and lightning comebacks.
4:21 Fog-catchers help grow food in desert – In Chile’s Atacama Desert – the driest place on Earth – researchers are capturing moisture from the air using suspended mesh fog-catchers. These nets collect water droplets, which are stored in tanks and used to grow crops like lettuce and lemons.
6:07 Drones aid Mount Everest clean-up– Mount Everest, despite its remote location, has long struggled with a serious garbage problem. Years of climbing expeditions have left behind tents, oxygen tanks, and food wrappers, amounting to nearly 50 tonnes of waste.
7:43 City warms homes with giant heat pump – It’s the biggest heat pump of its kind in the world. The plant in Esbjerg uses 2 heat pumps working in parallel. Together they pull in 14,000 m3 of seawater every hour and deliver hot water to homes and businesses at temperatures of 60-90˚C.
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From historic membership applications to architectural milestones and visionary leadership, this week in European Commission history offers a blend of diplomacy, legacy, and foundational moments. Explore highlights from our AV archives and delve into Europe’s evolving story with our weekly teaser. Dive further with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our biweekly AV history teaser!
Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:
· 1925: Commemorating 100 years since the birth of Jacques Delors, former Commission President
· 1952: Treaty of Paris enters into force, founding the European Coal and Steel Community
· 1990: Malta presents its application to join the European Community
· 2005: Laying of the first foundation stone of the European Investment Bank’s new building in Luxembourg
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Historian and podcaster Adam Tooze says we are at a turning point in history – as the Trump administration upends decades of assumptions on geopolitics, trade and the economy. Coinciding with the dawn of artificial intelligence, the rise of China, and demographic shifts are adding to transformative changes for us all.
CNBC anchor Chery Kang joins us in the studio at AMNC25 to co-host the episode.
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On 17 July 2025 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travels to Iceland.
Discussing in a press point with the Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadottir.
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