The Entry/Exit System — the most modern IT border system in the world — is now fully deployed.
The EES is changing what border management actually looks like.
Passport stamps are becoming a thing of the past — replaced by a digital system that keeps accurate records of who enters and exits the EU. For travellers, that means shorter queues, self-service kiosks, and the option to share your details before you even arrive.
For border officers, it means better tools — biometric data that flags overstayers, catches fake identities, and helps law enforcement connect the dots on serious crime and terrorism.
Safe borders. Smoother travel. That’s what modern travel looks like.
This explainer video provides a clear look at the EU, the unique partnership of 27 member states working together for peace and prosperity. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Europe vs the EU, or how the Single Market and Schengen Area actually work, this guide covers everything you need to know.
In this video, you’ll discover:
• The difference between the European continent and the European Union (EU)
• How the Union grew from the European Coal and Steel Community
• The benefits of the EU Single Market, the Euro, and free movement
• How the European Commission, Parliament, and Council cooperate
• Why "United in Diversity" matters to 448 million citizens
Perfect for students, educators, or anyone looking to understand EU politics and the history of the European Union in simple terms.
00:00 What is the European Union?
00:10 Europe vs. the EU
00:40 History: The European Coal and Steel Community
00:59 How the EU impacts your daily life
01:17 Who runs the European Union?
Watch this and many more videos about the EU on the Audiovisual Portal of the Commission: https://link.europa.eu/K6YkbK
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This explainer video provides a clear look at the EU, the unique partnership of 27 member states working together for peace and prosperity. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Europe vs the EU, or how the Single Market and Schengen Area actually work, this guide covers everything you need to know.
In this video, you’ll discover:
• The difference between the European continent and the European Union (EU)
• How the Union grew from the European Coal and Steel Community
• The benefits of the EU Single Market, the Euro, and free movement
• How the European Commission, Parliament, and Council cooperate
• Why "United in Diversity" matters to 448 million citizens
Perfect for students, educators, or anyone looking to understand EU politics and the history of the European Union in simple terms.
00:00 What is the European Union?
00:10 Europe vs. the EU
00:40 History: The European Coal and Steel Community
00:59 How the EU impacts your daily life
01:17 Who runs the European Union?
Watch this and many more videos about the EU on the Audiovisual Portal of the Commission: https://link.europa.eu/K6YkbK
Disclaimer: Comments considered in breach of our social media moderation policy may be removed. You can take a look at it here: https://europa.eu/!q4KMP8
Follow us on:
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-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
The European Commission is mobilising €21.5 million in emergency support from the EU agricultural reserve for farmers in Bulgaria, Estonia, and Hungary – hit hard by extreme weather during the 2025 growing season.
Bulgaria – €7.4M | Severe drought &
heatwaves (June-August 2025)
– Estonia – €3.3M I Spring frost & cold, wet growing season
Hungary – €10.8M I Extreme heat & water
shortages
National authorities can complement this support with up to 200% in additional national funding.
The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is the EU’s €1.5 billion initiative to enhance and modernise Europe’s defence industry, boost production capacity and secure technological advancement and resilience. In 2026-2027, €300 million will go directly to the Ukraine Support Instrument, boosting Europe’s strategic autonomy.
Three deals, one clear message: Europe is open for business.
This was an exceptional week for EU trade.
The EU secured a historic trilogy of trade successes:
🇦🇺 Free Trade Agreement with Australia: finalised.
🌎 Mercosur agreement: moving forward with provisional application.
🇺🇸 EU-US deal: approved by the European Parliament.
This is what relentless ambition looks like. Predictability for businesses. Jobs for people. Prosperity for Europe.
Many pornographic platforms are in breach of the Digital Services Act, particularly when it comes to enforcing effective age restrictions. That means that minors, some as young as 7 years old, can access these sites without limitation, which can lead to negative impacts on their development. The EU is taking action, and platforms now have the opportunity to respond and demonstrate compliance.
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Snapchat over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act. This comes after the platform has failed to respect its own terms and conditions. With 97 million users across the European Union, children as young as 10 years old use the platform daily, which is below the age limitation. Following this breach of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission has launched an investigation on Snapchat.
AGILE is the EU’s new €115 million funding instrument designed to accelerate disruptive defence technologies from lab to battlefield — at record speed.
🔹 Grants of €1M–€5M for European SMEs
🔹 Fast-track awards within 4 months
🔹 Delivery timelines of 6–12 months
🔹 100% eligible costs covered
🔹 Supporting 20–30 projects
🔹 Open to EU Member States, Norway & Ukraine
For more details on AGILE, follow the link: https://link.europa.eu/dxvfxrxx
AGILE is the EU’s new €150 million funding instrument designed to accelerate disruptive defence technologies from lab to battlefield — at record speed.
🔹 Grants of €1M–€5M for European SMEs
🔹 Fast-track awards within 4 months
🔹 Delivery timelines of 6–12 months
🔹 100% eligible costs covered
🔹 Supporting 20–30 projects
🔹 Open to EU Member States, Norway & Ukraine
For more details on AGILE, follow the link: https://link.europa.eu/dxvfxrxx
