Multiple EU countries are battling intense wildfires. Spain, for the first time ever, called for EU help — and two rescue planes were mobilized within hours. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has already been activated 16 times this season, matching all of last summer. This is EU solidarity in action.
The European Commission proposes investing €9 billion in the new AgoraEU programme. It will boost cultural creation, media freedom and European values. This is not just funding, it is about fostering creativity and creating new and better opportunities.
The Commission proposes investing €41 billion in Erasmus+ from the next EU Budget (2028–2034) to support learning, skills development, and exchange opportunities across Europe.
This initiative will benefit students, trainees, youth workers, sports coaches, and volunteers from all backgrounds, while also strengthening European identity.
What do Erasmus+ programme, emergency disaster relief, and high-speed rail networks have in common? They’re all powered by the EU budget — the financial backbone that supports projects and millions of people across Europe.
In this clear and concise explainer video, we break down how the EU budget works, where the funds come from, and why it matters for you — whether you’re a student, farmer, researcher, or just someone benefiting from new infrastructure.
In this video, you’ll learn:
What the EU budget is and how it supports all 27 EU member states
Why the EU tackles big challenges better together through shared funding
The sources of EU funding
What the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is and the priorities it sets
Who is responsible for proposing and approving the EU’s spending plans
The EU budget turns solidarity into action for over 450 million people — funding everything from education, innovation and research to disaster relief and sustainable infrastructure.
📌 This video is ideal for students, educators, policy enthusiasts, or anyone curious about European Union finances and how the EU works.
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Marius Gilbert is a prominent epidemiologist at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), where he leads the Spatial Epidemiology Laboratory (SpELL). As a Senior Research Associate at the FNRS, his expertise extends across epidemiology, agronomy, geography, and livestock mapping.
Throughout his career, Marius Gilbert has consistently demonstrated the vital importance of international collaboration, the strength of European scientific networks, and the critical role of academic freedom in advancing knowledge and protecting public health.
In addition to his academic work, Marius Gilbert played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a national expert group responsible for advising on strategies to manage Belgium’s exit from lockdown.
00:16 Building European Scientific Networks
00:30 Responding in Times of Crisis
01:17 Europe: A Hub of Research Freedom
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The EU’s proposed €175 billion budget for Horizon Europe — the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation — will fuel deep tech, accelerate funding, and support world-class research. Backing innovation from idea to real-world impact, it will turn research into solutions that benefit people, industry, and the planet.
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Inside the historical buildings of the Università degli Studi di Milano, the associate professor in sociology Anne-Marie Jeannet focuses on a project called DESPO. It stands for ‘Deindustrialising Societies and the Political Consequences’, and the project was funded by the ERC Starting Grant (2020-2025). For many years, Anne-Marie has called Europe her home. It has given her the keys to continue her research.
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In an uncertain global landscape, Europe is taking decisive steps to bring clarity and stability to its businesses.
This strategic trade deal ensures access to our largest export market, supports European competitiveness, and benefits consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
President Ursula von der Leyen met with President Donald Trump to discuss a trade agreement.
Together, the EU and the US are a market of 800 million people and nearly 44 per cent of global GDP.
It’s the biggest trade deal ever.
