Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Home Affairs Committee will hold a one-off session on Monday 1 December to examine the decision making around the policing of the Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In the first year of the second von der Leyen Commission, Europe has made major moves to strengthen its independence, competitiveness, and security. From solid economic growth to a significant boost in AI capacity, including 19 newly announced AI Factories, the EU is pushing forward with a cleaner, more innovative industrial transformation.
Europe’s commitment to Ukraine remains unwavering. Alongside five sanctions packages targeting the Russian economy, the EU’s SAFE mechanism will mobilise €150 billion for joint defence procurement across EU member states and Ukraine.
New trade agreements are also opening global markets for European producers, giving consumers more choices at home, and securing the critical raw materials Europe needs for the future.
In this video, we break down these key achievements and what they mean for the EU’s path ahead.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Lord West of Spithead was the UK’s first Security Minister and is a former First Sea Lord. In the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner, he told Lord McFall of Alcluith in October how many security issues have a long history.
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Shortly after the Security Council renewed the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in the Central Arican Republic, MINUSCA, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix travelled to Bangui to reaffirm the UN’s commitment to peace and stability in the country amid global financial challenges.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses the Nation following the country’s Presidency of the G20 and successful hosting of the leader’s Summit in Johannesburg
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