Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
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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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
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.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
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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.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
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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Source: European Commission (video statements)
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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Source: European Commission (video statements)
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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Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Closing remarks
Dimitri Pattyn, Deputy Director General, ECB
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Long-term track: Appia
The ECB will provide insights on its work on the long-term integrated ecosystem using DLT, the collaboration with public and private stakeholders, and the international dimension.
Holger Neuhaus, Head of Division, ECB
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Short-term track: Pontes
Deep dive into one of the tracks – Pontes which will provide a short-term offering to the market – including a pilot phase. It will offer euro central bank money settlement, linking market DLT platforms and TARGET Services to settle financial transactions. Learn more about the project roadmap and how you can be involved.
George Kalogeropoulos, Deputy Head of Division, ECB
