Source: European Commission (video statements)
Did too many headlines go by you this week and didn’t have time to check them out? Here is the Weekly Wrap of EU news for the week of 4-8 May.
EU-Armenia: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y1JrUW5sKdA
Humanitarian aid to Gaza : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PAF5UJiHPmo
Anti-poverty package: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y1JrUW5sKdA
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Airlines cannot add a fuel surcharge to your ticket after you’ve already paid. Here’s what your rights are if your flight gets cancelled.
✈️ Under EU rules on flight cancellations, airlines must show you the final price before you pay, no hidden fees added later.
If your flight is cancelled, you are entitled to:
✅ A full refund, rerouting, or return
✅ Assistance at the airport
✅ Flight delay compensation for last-minute cancellations
Airlines can only avoid paying flight delay compensation if they prove cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances, such as a genuine fuel supply failure. High fuel prices alone do not qualify.
Currently, there is no evidence of jet fuel shortages. You can check your EU Air Passenger Rights here: https://link.europa.eu/btgHcn
Source: European Commission (video statements)
This Europe Day 2026, we celebrate the peace, unity, freedom and shared values that connect people across the European Union.
From freedom of movement and cultural exchange to privacy, democracy, health, security, clean energy, climate ambition and solidarity with Ukraine, Europe is part of our everyday lives. Across borders, generations and languages, we stand together as one community.
On Europe Day 2026, we celebrate a Europe that protects what matters, creates opportunities for all, builds strong partnerships around the world and remains united in the face of shared challenges.
Marked every year on 9 May, Europe Day commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950, a historic moment that laid the foundations for European cooperation and what would later become the European Union.
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The EU has adopted its first-ever anti-poverty strategy, built on three pillars to tackle one of Europe’s biggest challenges.
1 in 5 Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This strategy aims to change that with:
– Affordable housing, early warning systems and debt counselling.
– Connecting people outside the labor market to quality jobs.
– A European Child Guarantee Card to ensure children get the support they’re entitled to.
Later this year, the Commission will also launch a new coalition against poverty — bringing businesses and philanthropic organisations together around concrete commitments. From President’s von der Leyen ‘s words: "We are building a Europe of dignity, opportunity and equality for the generations to come".
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The EU and Armenia have signed a new Connectivity Partnership at their first-ever summit in Yerevan. The agreement strengthens cooperation on transport, energy, digital infrastructure, security, and economic development, marking a major step in EU–Armenia relations.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Since October 2023, the EU has provided over €675 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians, including 84 humanitarian flights, 5,500+ tonnes of aid shipped, and medical evacuations for over 451 patients.
The European Commission is activating every tool available to deliver assistance to those who need it most.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
"This first EU-Armenia Summit elevates our partnership to a new level and sets a clear direction and agenda for the coming years. At the heart of this work is our joint commitment to peace and stability in the region." – President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, represented the EU at the first-ever EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026.
In her speech, President von der Leyen highlighted the summit’s importance in strengthening ties and outlining key areas for deeper cooperation. On connectivity, the EU will support Armenia’s role as a regional transport hub through infrastructure projects, renewable energy expansion, and digital innovation. The Crossroads of Peace initiative could link Europe with Central Asia, while new transport and energy partnerships will boost trade and security.
President von der Leyen also stressed security cooperation, including EU assistance to Armenia’s armed forces and a new mission to combat hybrid threats and disinformation. Progress on visa liberalisation was noted, alongside stronger border management through Frontex collaboration.
Finally, she reaffirmed the EU’s economic support, helping Armenian businesses, skills development, and recovery efforts—including aid for those displaced from Karabakh. The summit, she concluded, marked a significant step in deepening the EU-Armenia partnership.
For the full transcript of the speech, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_989
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https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-288852
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The EU-Mercosur agreement is much more than a trade deal.
It is a partnership on climate.
Safeguards for European farmers.
Millions in savings for EU business.
It is the story of 2 regions moving forward together.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
An electrification action plan will be put in place by the summer of 2026. Currently, the EU has put aside 300 billion Euro for energy, of which 95 billion has been left untouched. The switch to electricity is crucial for the European Union today.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The price of fossil fuels has spiked ever since the conflict in the Middle East has started. The EU needs to move away from fossil fuels, and produce its own homegrown, renewable energy. Moving away from dependency on fossil fuel will make Europe stronger in facing these kinds of crises.
