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Racism harms people, democracy and the economy. It costs the EU up to €12.7 billion every year. The EU’s first anti-racism strategy turns values into action, with stronger laws, fairer opportunities, and partnerships that drive real change across Europe.
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President von der Leyen will give an opening speech in the plenary debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 21 January. In her speech, she will address the EU’s sovereignty amid rising geopolitical tensions and threats. The plenary debate is intended to conclude covering the European Council meeting of 18 December 2025.
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On 20 January 2026, Commission President shares a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
Under the theme, ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’, Davos 2026 provides an impartial platform to connect leaders to confront shared challenges and drive innovations defining the future.
Commission President’s focus will be on topics such as: ‘How can we cooperate in a more contested world?’
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The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement is to be signed on 17 January 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay, forming the biggest free trade zone in the world. Follow the signing ceremony LIVE here in YouTube or on our Audiovisual Portal.
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The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement will form the biggest free trade area in the world. The signing of the treaty will take place on 17 January 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay. After the ceremony, a press conference with European Commission President von der Leyen will take place.
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The EU supports Greenland and will keep strengthening cooperation and investments. The Arctic and the Arctic security are key priorities to the European Union and its allies, including the United States.
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Ahead of the signing ceremony of the EU-Mercosur agreements in Asunción, Paraguay on 17 January 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Brazil for a meeting with President Inácio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil is a key partner for the European Union on trade, investment, climate, multilateralism, the rules-based order, democracy, and human rights. The latest Brazilian presidency of Mercosur was crucial to advance the negotiations of the EU-Mercosur agreement, paving the way to its signature in Paraguay. The official visit reinforces this strong alliance and further strengthens the bilateral relationship between Brazil and the EU.
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Cyprus has been holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU since 1 January 2026. Today marks the official visit of the European Commissioners to Nicosia. The mission includes a visit to the Green Line in Nicosia as well as a press conference, among others, which will be streamed live on our channel.
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The European Union has proposed a €90 billion support loan to help cover Ukraine’s budgetary and military needs in 2026–2027.
The loan would be financed through EU borrowing on capital markets and guaranteed by the EU budget. Repayment would only begin once Ukraine receives reparations from Russia for the damage caused by the war.
This initiative aims to ensure Ukraine’s financial stability while supporting its defense and recovery efforts.
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With the EU–Mercosur agreement, a 700 million–people market is coming to life. Approved by EU member states on 9 January 2026, the deal strengthens trade, investment, and cooperation while promoting shared values, sustainability, and fair competition.
