EU Archives: A new EU flag, Death of Simone Veil, Croatia becomes a new EU member

Source: European Commission (video statements)

In 1986 the EU flag as we know it today was first hoisted in front of EU headquarters in Brussels. More than 25 years later, the EU welcomed its most recent member state.
Want to discover more? Dive further with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our new weekly AV history teaser!

Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:

· 1986: European flag inauguration ceremony in front of the Berlaymont headquarters
· 1995: Death of Dutch EU founding father Sicco Mansholt
· 2010: Price caps on roaming within the EU come into force
· 2013: Croatia becomes the 28th EU member state
· 2017: Death of former European Parliament President and French Politician Simone Veil

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Halfway through 2025, reasons to be optimistic in a turbulent year

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

As we enter the second half of a turbulent 2025, we hear key lessons from the Summer Davos, AMNC25, and leaders from the World Economic Forum set out their priorities for the rest of the year where global collaboration is needed more than ever.

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UK First debate on cameras in the House of Commons Chamber

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

On this day in 1978, MPs debated allowing video cameras in the House of Commons for the first time. 📅

Although the motion didn’t succeed, it started a wider debate on how people access information about what happens in the Chamber. ℹ️

Microphones have been permanently broadcasting in the Commons since 3 April 1978. The first time they were used live was to broadcast Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Closing Press Conference with UN Deputy Chief about outcomes of #FFD4 (Sevilla) | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Guests briefed journalists on the key moments and commitments from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.

Speakers:

– Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General

– Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy of Spain

Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, UN Department of Global Communications

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