The European Union and the United States have reached a deal concerning tariffs and trade on 27th July 2025. The agreement concerns the two largest global economies with a market of 800 million people. Now, a single 15% tariff rate for the vast majority of EU exports will bring clarity and certainty to consumers and businesses. The rate covers most sectors, including cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
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0:15 Orbital ‘gas stations’ tackle space debris – Low Earth orbit (LEO) is becoming a junkyard. It contains millions of pieces of debris flying around at up to 29,000 kph. At that speed, even tiny objects pose a risk to spacecraft. Daniel Faber’s company Orbit Fab wants to take a fresh approach by building orbiting ‘gas stations’.
2:46 How new tech will shape finance – What if your bank could predict the next market crash before it happens? Or stop a scammer before they can steal? Quantum computing may sound like science fiction, but it’s set to reshape the future of finance.
4:31 Climate adaptation’s hidden value – The world is getting its climate sums wrong – and it could be costing us all. The value of investing in climate adaptation is usually measured according to one metric: the value of the climate losses it prevents. But that leads to huge underestimates of its true value, according to research by the World Resources Institute.
7:09 Quantum tech could break encryption – Tom Patterson is an expert on quantum technologies. Quantum computing will be a game-changer for humanity, he says. But alongside its staggering rise in capability there’s also an escalation in threat, challenging the encryption that underpins our digital world, from communication to commerce.
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"China and Europe are two of the world’s economic and trading giants." – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
On 24 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa, held a joint press conference from the EU-China Summit in Beijing, China.
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On July 23, 2025, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, along with European Council President António Costa, visited Tokyo for the 30th EU-Japan Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Security and trade were the key points of discussion, with both sides emphasizing their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas like defense, economic security, and trade rules.
On 24 July 2025, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa, hold a press conference from the EU-China Summit in Beijing, China.
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During the EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo on 23 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with important Japanese stakeholders to further foster the relationship between Japan and the EU.
The Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement which includes topics such as digital partnerships, green alliances or security cooperation, and a strengthening of the relationship between the EU and the Indo-Pacific region were in focus during this 30th EU-Japan Summit.
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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
