Category: Council of the European Union (video statements)

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

A few fun facts about the EU’s 24 official languages, because more languages means more stories worth celebrating.

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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union. The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive.

The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels. The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

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Sanctions are one of the EU’s most powerful tools – but how do they actually work, and why does the EU use them? In this video, we break down the different types of EU sanctions and why they’re used, and look at the EU’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as a real-world example.
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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:54 What are sanctions?
01:21 Types of sanctions
02:28 Why does the EU use sanctions?
03:15 EU sanctions on Russia
04:40 Why does it matter to you?
05:20 Outro

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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

Find out more: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/

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Space is getting crowded. Today, 13 000 satellites orbit the earth, and 300 000 more are on their way – how is the EU competing in space?

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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

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Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

In the 1950s, Europe was rationing food. Today, it’s one of the world’s top food exporters, sending French cheese to Tokyo and Polish apples to Dubai. What ties all this together? One EU policy, launched in 1962, that has never stopped shaping how the EU grows, trades and eats its food.

The common agricultural policy, or CAP, is one of the European Union’s most significant policies. With a budget of over €55 billion a year, it supports 7 million EU farmers through direct payments and farm subsidies, funds rural development and now channels nearly 40% of its spending towards greener, more sustainable EU agriculture.

Find out how the CAP works, why it exists, and what European farming policy means for food security and for the food on your table every day.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 The origins of the CAP
03:28 How does the CAP work?
05:36 How significant is the CAP?
06:12 Why does this matter to you? (Conclusion)
07:13 Outro

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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

Find out more: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/

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27 leaders, 2 days, 7 topics and 1 analogue camera 📸. Take a peek into this week’s EU summit! The leaders of the 27 member states discussed important matters for Europe’s future. These include:

📈 Strengthening the EU’s competitiveness
🇺🇦 Continuing support for Ukraine
🕊️ Addressing the situation in the Middle East and its impact on Europe
💶 Preparing the EU’s next long-term budget

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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

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Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

The EU’s long-term budget runs on roughly 1% of its members’ GDP, less than a third of what the US federal government spends in a single year. So how does it fund Erasmus+, cancer research, Ukraine aid, and the green transition all at once? We break down where the money comes from, what it pays for, and how 27 countries have to agree on every single euro.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 What is the budget?
02:29 MFF Priorities
03:09 Budget priorities
04:38 Why does it matter to you?
05:14 Outro
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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

Find out more: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/

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Answering your burning questions on the new Entry/Exit System that went fully live on 10 April 2026.

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The GDPR has been in force since 2018 and applies to any organisation handling the personal data of people in the EU, – regardless of where the organisation is based. It sets out rules on data consent, the right to access, correct, erase and transfer your personal data, and the right to object to marketing profiling . Organisations that don’t comply can face fines of up to €20 million or 4% of their global annual turnover.

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Space is getting crowded. Today, 13 000 satellites orbit the earth, and 300 000 more are on their way. In this video, we break down the EU Space Programme: from Galileo, Europe’s ultra-precise satellite navigation system, to Copernicus, the earth observation programme that saves lives during floods and wildfires, and what the new EU Space Act means for Europe’s future in the space race. By the end, you’ll understand why Europe’s push for space sovereignty matters, and what it means for you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:03 EU is becoming a real space player
02:26 Emergency Response Coordination Centre
03:54 Galileo
06:05 Iris(2)
06:19 EU Space Act
07:37 Why does it matter?
08:01 Outro
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This is the official YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union. It brings together the heads of state or government of all member states, as well as its President and the President of the European Commission. It shapes the EU’s political agenda, addresses major challenges and sets strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029. This seeks to build a Europe that is free and democratic, strong and secure, prosperous and competitive. The European Council also plays a key role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus. Its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels.

The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the ‘Council’) is where the EU’s day-to-day legislative and policy work takes place. Bringing together ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Unlike the European Council, the Council of the European Union operates under a rotating six-month presidency. Each member state holds the presidency in turn. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies.

Find out more: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/

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Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

Have you noticed how the final price of your new shoes at checkout doesn’t quite match what you first saw in the store’s catalogue? That’s no accident. Some apps and websites use so-called "‘dark patterns"’ – like hidden fees, confusing layouts, or misleading buttons – to steer your decisions. The EU is taking action through legislation like the Digital Services Act, but these tactics are still widespread.
Watch our full explainer on how the EU protects you online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVyfxFXZb4E
Learn more: Digital Markets Act – Consilium
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