Category: Council of the European Union (video statements)

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Why the EU Is a Trade SUPERPOWER

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

Why can you find Turkish carpets, Japanese tea or Mexican avocados in European shops? Because the EU doesn’t just trade within its own borders, it shapes global free trade by speaking with a single voice on behalf of 27 countries.
Discover how the EU became the world’s biggest trading power, responsible for almost 16% of international trade and supporting over 33 million jobs across Europe. From foreign trade policy to the negotiating table, find out how free trade deals are made, how economic partnership agreements work, and what EU tariffs mean in practice, not only for businesses, but also for YOU!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Biggest trader in the world
01:22 EU-Japan trade deal
01:52 How the Japanese deal was made
03:12 US & tariffs
03:29 New & existing trade deals
04:01 Why make deals at all?
04:23 Why does this matter for you?
04:57 Outro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sa-UnpdECc

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EU Package Holiday Rules Just Got an Upgrade

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

The EU is improving protection for package travel and package holidays across Europe. New rules mean you can cancel your trip without penalties during natural disasters, political unrest, or other unexpected events. But that is not all! If the organiser cancels your trip, they will have to refund you within 14 days and companies will have to provide you with clear information before, during and after your trip.

Find out more:
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/package-travel/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fxV77q-NzHY

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EU leaders set out plans for the Single Market

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

At the European Council at the end of March, EU leaders agreed on a set of practical measures to strengthen the Single Market over the next 6 to 12 months. These measures aim to help businesses of all sizes operate more freely across Europe and reach their full potential. Let us know in the comments which proposal you’d like to learn more about!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yvC2U7rZ3Fw

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How 450 Million Europeans Travel Freely

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

What is the Schengen area? How does it work? And what does it take to let millions of people move freely while keeping the area secure? Find the answers in this video, as we travel across multiple Schengen countries, from Belgium to the Netherlands, Poland and all the way to the border with Ukraine, where Frontex officers work side by side with Polish border guards to help protect the EU’s outer borders.

Discover the history and challenges of an idea that began in the small Luxembourg village of Schengen and grew to cover 29 countries – Bulgaria and Romania were the latest to join, in 2025 – and see how these countries work together, alongside agencies such as Frontex, EU-Lisa, Cepol and Europol, to protect freedom of movement and maintain strong external border security.

Because Schengen is much more than control-free borders. It’s a symbol of trust, cooperation and unity.

So pack your bags and join me on this journey through Schengen!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: what is Schengen?
00:35 Three countries, one step
01:00 The birth of Schengen
01:30 From 5 countries to 29
02:10 Life without borders
02:45 The economic boost
03:10 Security at the outer borders
03:40 Inside Frontex
04:30 Keeping watch on the borders
05:00 On the ground in Medyka
06:00 When borders return
06:30 Schengen: Europe’s big achievement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u47iAJuRJdI

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Gender Equality Now!

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

International Women’s Day 2026! Discover how the EU is working toward more gender equality across Europe. From equal pay to more women in leadership roles. Here’s what you need to know! #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #EU

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8rArg1yd1pU

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Council vs European Council: What’s the Difference?

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

Two councils. Almost the same name. Completely different jobs.
If you’ve ever wondered what the European Council actually does — and how it’s different from the Council of the EU — you’re not alone.
Here’s the simple breakdown:
â—Ź The European Council = EU leaders. They deal with the big-picture stuff: climate goals, major crises, long-term strategy.
â—Ź The Council of the EU = national ministers. They negotiate and adopt EU laws. This is where the technical details get hammered out and voted on.
One sets the goals. The other turns them into action.
In this video, we explain how they work together, who leads each one and why understanding the difference between them actually matters.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:18 One charger for all devices
00:41 What is the European Council?
1:17 EU leaders determine EU’s direction (2019)
01:41 What is the European Commission’s role?
02:02 The European Parliament and Council of the EU step in
02:13 What is the Council of the EU?
02:44 How Council negotiations work
03:07 Council of the EU: other responsibilities
03:42 Key differences between the two councils
03:53 How voting works
04:25 Leadership differences
04:52 Summary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OND3Q9EGRA