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!
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
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
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
Every seven years, the 27 EU countries agree on the EU’s long-term budget. The next budget cycle (2028–2034) is already under discussion. What does this mean in practice, and how is the budget adopted? #mff #eu
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:
● The European Council = EU leaders. They deal with the big-picture stuff: climate goals, major crises, long-term strategy.
● 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
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
From a coffee machine assembled across Europe to your music streaming account following you across borders, the EU single market shapes everyday life in countless ways, and it is one of Europe’s greatest success stories
It lets goods, services, people and money move freely across borders, powering a market of nearly 450 million consumers.
But the potential of our single market is not fully used. National barriers still fragment the market. We must break them down to better compete globally.
So, in this video, we explore how the single market works and why strengthening it is crucial for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world.
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Timestamps:
00:00 How the EU single market shapes our everyday life
00:39 How it all begun…
01:09 A market of nearly 450 million consumers
01:36 Securing strong trade deals with the rest of the world
02:01 Completing the single market: challenges ahead
03:30 END
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
Did you know that there are EU regulations to preserve online safety and fairness? That may seem like it should be self-evident, but it’s definitely not. To date, Europe is the only region in the world that has regulation in place to make the internet safer, fairer and more transparent for its citizens.
This legislation consists of two acts: the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DSA focuses on online safety and transparency, while the DMA focuses on big tech to promote fair competition.
These regulations provide protection for digital rights, and any infraction comes with significant financial penalties. The fines can vary from fixed penalties to a percentage of worldwide turnover – all to protect your digital rights.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Hook: Big tech vs a fair internet
00:20 Intro: DSA & DMA explained
01:10 Part 1: What is the DSA?
02:20 DSA for big platforms (VLOPs)
03:00 Part 2: What is the DMA?
04:05 Conclusion: Why it matters
04:30 Outro + subscribe
