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On 23 June 2025, during the the EU-Canada Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will hold a press conference together with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.

The summit is an opportunity to enhance the EU-Canada strategic partnership and for leaders to reinforce their cooperation at different levels, from trade to economic security, energy, crisis management, and justice and home affairs, in light of the rapidly changing geopolitical and economic context.

The EU-Canada Security and Defence Partnership is expected to be agreed. Leaders will also issue a joint statement.

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This week, here are some impressions from the G7 Summit – from the one that took place 45 years ago. Want to discover more? Dive further with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our new weekly AV history teaser!

Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:

· 1980: Western Economic (G7) Summit in Venice
· 1994: Signature ceremony of the accession treaties of Austria, Sweden, and Finland to the EU during the European Council in Corfu, Greece
· 2000: Signing of the Cotonou Agreement to foster to the partnership between African, Caribbean and Pacific (APC) States and the EU in Benin
· 2010: Inauguration of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

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On 20 June, President Ursula von der Leyen co-chairs “The Mattei plan for Africa and Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent” event, together with Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, in Rome.

Following the opening of the event, European Commission President von der Leyen, Prime Minister Meloni and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Commission, convene for a press conference.

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What is a tariff in simple terms? nd who pays for them? And why is the European Commission—not individual EU countries—handling trade negotiations?

In this video, we explain how tariffs work using concrete examples, such as imported shoes and a real-life "Chicken War" between the EU and the US.

You’ll learn:

00:16 What tariffs are and how they function
01:05 Who actually bears the cost (spoiler: it’s not always who you think)
01:21: What is the essence of tariffs? Chickens vs. cars
01:47 Why the European Commission negotiates trade deals on behalf of all 27 EU Member States
02:52 How trade agreements impact consumers, businesses, the environment, and international relations

From taxes on chicken in the 1960s to today’s powerful EU single market, this explainer shows why trade policy matters — and how it affects you as an EU citizen.

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AliExpess has been found in breach of the Digital Services Act, relating to the dissemination of illegal products on its marketplace. The DSA’s purpose is to regulate online platforms and protect consumers from disinformation and illegal activities.

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What exactly are tariffs? Who ends up paying them? And why is the European Commission—not individual EU countries—handling trade negotiations?

In this video, we explain how tariffs work using simple examples, such as imported shoes and a real-life "Chicken War" between the EU and the US.

You’ll learn:

00:16 What tariffs are and how they function
01:05 Who actually bears the cost (spoiler: it’s not always who you think)
01:21: What is the essence of tariffs? Chickens vs. cars
01:47 Why the European Commission negotiates trade deals on behalf of all 27 EU Member States
02:52 How trade agreements impact consumers, businesses, the environment, and international relations

From taxes on chicken in the 1960s to today’s powerful EU single market, this explainer shows why trade policy matters — and how it affects you as an EU citizen.

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EU to help evacuate citizens from Middle East as the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated after Israel-Iran strikes.
At the same time, the EU naval operation ASPIDES continues to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks.
The EU calls for de-escalation in the Middle East and reaffirms that Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and a diplomatic solution is the solution to prevent this.

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Imagine the EU asks you to help with combating hate in society by shaping its policies. Do you say yes?

Gemma – a lovely Italian grandma, Martin – an actor and drag performer from Slovakia, Daniel – a cargo office agent from Germany, and 147 other randomly selected EU citizens didn’t just imagine it—they lived it. Over three weekends in Brussels, they engaged in fruitful debates and discussions on how to tackle hatred in society.
The result? 21 concrete recommendations presented to the European Commission.

Want to discover how their insights influenced the discussion? Follow their journey on the European Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society.
▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

00:00 Introduction
01:57 The state of Hate in Society
03:36 Bringing people together
04:12 Going beyond prejudice
04:55 How hate can take lives
05:49 Accepting Differences
06:50 People’s recommendations

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Watch how 150 randomly selected EU citizens are tackling hatred in society by shaping EU policies.
Follow the story of Gemma, from Sicily, Martin, from Slovakia and Daniel, from Germany, and find out how they actively participated in designing the future EU policies aimed at combating hatred and discrimination in our society.
During in-person working groups and online meetings, the citizens have analysed and debated so that at the end to present 21 concrete recommendations to the European Commission on how to tackle hatred in society

00:00 Meet the heroes
00:17 The lessons learned

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Who really guides the European Union?

This explainer video unpacks the role of the European Commission, the key engine that proposes, implements, and enforces EU policies.
Based in Brussels, the Commission is central to shaping the European Union’s future.

In this video, you’ll discover:
– How EU laws and policies are created
– How President of the European Commission is chosen
– The difference between the European Commission, Parliament, and Council
– Why the Commission matters to over 450 million EU citizens

From proposing new laws to enforcing them across 27 member states, the Commission drives the European Union forward — shaping everything from climate action to digital policy.

📌 Perfect for students, educators, or anyone who wants to understand how the EU works, in simple terms.

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