Source: European Commission (video statements)
Over €50 Million in support to farmers in Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, and Romania.
The European Commission stands behind the farmers facing severe losses due to extreme weather.
Global Gateway Forum 2025: Transforming development cooperation into strategic investment
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 10 Jozef Síkela European Commissioner for International Partnerships delivers the closing remarks of the Global Gateway Forum 2025.
Commissioner Síkela will discuss the Global Gateway Investment Hub, as well as how 🇪🇺 Global Gateway is transforming development cooperation into strategic investment.
On the following pillars:
🔹 Build local value chains so that countries rich in raw materials can create more value at home – through processing, jobs, and skills.
🔹 Strengthen Europe’s resilience by ensuring reliable access to energy, critical raw materials, and stronger stability in our neighbourhood.
🔹 Promote a model of cooperation based on transparency, reliability, and shared priorities – not imposition, debt, or dependency.
🔹 Boost development impact by working more closely with the private sector and private investors.
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
Instant Euro Payments Are LIVE!
Source: European Commission (video statements)
From today, sending money across the euro area is faster and safer!
Instant payments in euros are now available 24/7, even on weekends and holidays.
Money arrives in seconds, anytime, anywhere
No extra fees compared to standard transfers
Stronger protection against fraud and payment errors
This is a major step forward for Europe’s economy, helping citizens, businesses, and banks move money instantly and securely.
What Is the EU Global Gateway? Europe’s €300 Billion Plan for a Sustainable Future
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The EU Global Gateway is Europe’s plan to build sustainable connections across the world. With up to €300 billion in investments, it supports projects in clean energy, digital networks, transport, health, and education, helping countries grow through fair and lasting partnerships.
From the Lobito Corridor in Africa and hydropower in Central Asia to digital links between Africa, Europe, and India, Global Gateway turns shared goals into real progress. It promotes renewable energy, local vaccine production, modern transport, and education for green and digital jobs.
More than investment, it’s about trust, transparency, and sustainability — working with partners, not for them.
Discover how the EU Global Gateway is connecting people, planet, and prosperity for a sustainable future.
#GlobalGateway
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-278464
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
EU Nobel Peace Prize Challenge! 🕊🇪🇺 #EUChallenge #Shorts
Source: European Commission (video statements)
When did the EU receive the Nobel Peace Prize? 🏆
Guessed it? Leave your comment below! 💬
It was 2012, marking 60 years of peace and democracy across Europe. ✨
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate(s) will be announced on 10 October.
Discover EU HISTORY for FREE on the world’s largest EU Archive audiovisual.ec.europa.eu
Global Gateway Forum 2025: Keynote speech by President Ursula von der Leyen
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum is taking place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels. This year’s event focuses on advancing global connectivity in the face of geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges. The Forum brings together high-level representatives from governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to explore innovative strategies for scaling up Global Gateway investments in partner countries. Follow the opening speech of Commission President von der Leyen LIVE here on YouTube.
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
New AI Strategies: Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 8 October 2025, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, holds a press conference on the ‘Apply AI’ and ‘AI in Science’ strategies.
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
A united response to recent Russian violations of the EU’s airspace
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 8 October 2025, Commission President von der Leyen will participate in the EP plenary debate dedicated to a united response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure.
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
Press conference: Unjust global steel trade
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Following today’s meeting of European Commissioners, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič will give a press conference in Strasbourg, France. The Commissioners will present a proposal to address unfair trade impacts of global steel overcapacity.
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission
“Europe stands together”: President Ursula von der Leyen participates in the EP joint debate
Source: European Commission (video statements)
"Europe stands together. And it delivers together." – President Ursula von der Leyen
On 6 October 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the European Parliament Plenary Debate in Strasbourg, France.
For the full transcript of the President’s speech, see here:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_2307
👉 Follow live events and access media content here:
https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/
🐦 Stay updated — follow us on X: https://x.com/EC_AVService
Follow us on:
-X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
-Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission