The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU.
Grid infrastructure is the backbone of the European energy system. The new package proposes to modernise and expand it to unlock its full potential. This means removing bottlenecks and increasing interconnectivity across EU countries.
The set of measures will:
– help lower energy prices
– ensure a secure and reliable energy supply
– help achieve energy independence
Convened by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, the second International Conference of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling will take place on 10 December 2025, in Brussels.
Building on the international momentum gained since the launch of the Global Alliance in November 2023, this Conference will bring together representatives from Member States, key partners, EU Agencies as well as international organisations to boost the fight against migrant smuggling. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union and Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships will also be attending.
President von der Leyen and Commissioner Brunner will present a Joint Declaration for endorsement by partners. This political statement reaffirms joint determination to strengthen international cooperation in tackling migrant smuggling collectively and globally, in a ‘whole of route’ approach and in the spirit of shared responsibility.
“We in Europe must be the ones to decide who comes to us and in what circumstances, not the people-smugglers and traffickers. They are making millions upon millions with their cynical, false and fatal promises. That is why we must break their business model. […] Too many people are still trying to cross the border illegally and are dying on the way.” (President von der Leyen)
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On 9 December 2025 the European Commission announced a reinforcement of controls on food, animal and plant products entering the EU: more audits, tougher checks, a new Task Force, and updated pesticide rules.
Stronger controls. Safer food. Fair competition.
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On 3 December 2025, 28 young representatives from the youth councils of each EU Member State and one from the European Youth Forum met for the first time to form the President’s Youth Advisory Board. This Board will advise the Commission on policies relevant to young people. Youth-led organisations from candidate countries and potential candidates for EU accession were also invited to join as observers, reflecting the EU’s broader vision of unity and participation.
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https://commission.europa.eu/topics/youth/presidents-youth-advisory-board_en
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The European Commission does not fine individuals; it fines companies that breach the Digital Services Act. In order to take the decision of fining X, the EU identifies the relevant corporate structure, including entities such as XIUC, X Holdings Corporation, and xAi, before reaching a decision. The fines are calculated by assessing the nature, duration, recurrence, and gravity of the breach, while ensuring the amount remains within the 6% legislative ceiling.
Do you know approximately how many people volunteer in Europe each year – across all age groups?
1️⃣ 30 million people
2️⃣ 50 million people
3️⃣ 90 million people
Guessed it? Leave your comment below!
✔️ It’s 90 million people!
Today, 5 December, we celebrate International Volunteer Day.
For almost 30 years the EU has enabled young people to volunteer in communities across Europe and worldwide, recently through the European Solidarity Corps.
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For the first time under the Digital Services Act, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching the DSA. X has breached its transparency obligation under the DSA. X’s ‘blue checkmark’ deceives users as anyone can pay to obtain the ‘verified’ status and X does not meaningfully verify who is behind it.
Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy is changing the way we produce materials, grow food, create chemicals, design packaging and power industries using renewable biological resources like plants, algae, forests, microbes and even waste.
See how the bioeconomy already supports 17 million jobs, contributes €863 billion to the EU economy, and is driving innovation across Europe from bio-based plastics and textiles to sustainable construction materials and cosmetics.
Bioeconomy EU is real, it’s growing, and it’s shaping a climate-resilient future.
Chapters:
00:00 Plastics from nature?
00:21 Insecticides obtained from plants
01:02 From food waste to new products and materials
01:44 Bioeconomy: 5% of the EU’s GDP
02:12 Global challenges addressed with the Bioeconomy
02:53 EU products made from waste
03:17 A cleaner and stronger economy
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On 4 December 2025, the European Commission proposed its Drug Strategy and Action plan to tackle the use and smuggling of illegal drugs in the EU. The strategy includes detecting the precursors, dismantling the labs where the drugs are produced, and having stronger port alliances. Watch the full press conference for more information on the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan.
The European Commission has adopted the RESourceEU Action Plan to accelerate and amplify its efforts to secure the EU’s supply of critical raw materials, such as rare earth elements, cobalt or lithium.
It supports strategic projects, boosts recycling, reduces dependencies, protects industry from geopolitical shocks, and deepens cooperation with trusted partners to diversify supply chains.
The goal: safeguarding Europe’s strategic autonomy.
