Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
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.
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
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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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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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)
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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On 9 May 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman delivered a speech that would change Europe forever. His plan? Bind European countries so tightly together through shared resources that war would become practically impossible. It worked.
From the European Coal and Steel Community to the single market, open borders, the euro and free movement, this is how Europe went from a continent in ruins to the world’s largest peaceful union in just a few decades.
EUROPE DAY WEBSITE: Europe Day 2026 – Consilium
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 The Schuman Declaration & EU history
03:05 What the EU does for you
06:08 Celebrating Europe Day
06:49 Conclusion
07:27 Outro
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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 has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine – €30 billion to address its budgetary needs and €60 billion for defence. That covers roughly two-thirds of Ukraine’s funding needs for 2026 and 2027.
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The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union, bringing together the heads of state or government of all EU member states, along with its President and the President of the European Commission. It sets the EU’s political agenda, addressing major challenges and defining strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, which focuses on a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. The European Council also plays a crucial role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus, and its meetings, often called "European summits", take place at least four times a year in Brussels, Belgium.
The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the Council) is where the daily legislative and policy work of the EU happens. Comprising 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 operates under a rotating six-month presidency, held by each member state 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.
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
Europe has one of the largest transport networks in the world, over 5 million kilometres of roads, 200,000 kilometres of railway, and millions of flights every year. But how does it all connect, and what is the EU’s role?
In this video, we explore Europe’s transport infrastructure from the ground up. We visit the Brenner Base Tunnel, one of the continent’s biggest infrastructure projects, and explain the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) – the EU’s masterplan for seamless railway transport and connectivity from Scandinavia to Sicily, powered by intelligent traffic systems.
We also cover air traffic management across Europe’s skies, the role of organisations like Eurocontrol, and how sustainable aviation fuel and the Single European Sky are making flying greener and safer.
Finally, we break down what smart mobility and the European Green Deal mean for everyday travellers, the economy, and Europe’s climate future.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Brenner Base Tunnel
02:01 TEN-T
03:11 European Air Traffic Management
04:28 Maritime Transport
04:53 Why should you care?
05:55 Outro
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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)
EU leaders meet in Cyprus on 23–24 April for an informal summit hosted by President Nikos Christodoulides and chaired by European Council President António Costa.
On the agenda: Europe’s response to a changing geopolitical landscape, the next long-term EU budget for 2028–2034, and the latest developments on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, with an address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union, bringing together the heads of state or government of all EU member states, its President and the President of the European Commission. It sets the EU’s political agenda, addressing major challenges and defining strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, which focuses on a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. The European Council also plays a crucial role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus, and its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, are held at least four times a year in Brussels, Belgium.
The Council of the European Union (often referred to simply as the Council) is where the daily legislative and policy work of the EU is done. The Council comprises ministers of each EU member state and 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 operates under a rotating six-month presidency, held by each member state 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.
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
The EU imports 97% of its crude oil, with the US, Kazakhstan and Norway as leading suppliers in 2025. After cutting ties with Russia (from 25.8% to just 2.2% of its oil imports), the EU now relies on other partners. If you want to find out more about who will provide the EU’s energy mix in the future, let us know in the comments.
Find out more here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infographics/where-does-the-eu-get-its-oil-from
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The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union, bringing together the heads of state or government of all EU member states, its President and the President of the European Commission. It sets the EU’s political agenda, addressing major challenges and defining strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, which focuses on a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. The European Council also plays a crucial role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus, and its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, are held at least four times a year in Brussels, Belgium.
The Council of the European Union (often referred to simply as the Council) is where the daily legislative and policy work of the EU is done. The Council comprises ministers of each EU member state and 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 operates under a rotating six-month presidency, held by each member state 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 here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/
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
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.
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https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/package-travel/
