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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.
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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.
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The European Union and the United States have reached a deal concerning tariffs and trade on 27th July 2025. The agreement concerns the two largest global economies with a market of 800 million people. Now, a single 15% tariff rate for the vast majority of EU exports will bring clarity and certainty to consumers and businesses. The rate covers most sectors, including cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
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"China and Europe are two of the world’s economic and trading giants." – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
On 24 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa, held a joint press conference from the EU-China Summit in Beijing, China.
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On July 23, 2025, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, along with European Council President António Costa, visited Tokyo for the 30th EU-Japan Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Security and trade were the key points of discussion, with both sides emphasizing their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas like defense, economic security, and trade rules.
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On 24 July 2025, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa, hold a press conference from the EU-China Summit in Beijing, China.
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During the EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo on 23 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with important Japanese stakeholders to further foster the relationship between Japan and the EU.
The Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement which includes topics such as digital partnerships, green alliances or security cooperation, and a strengthening of the relationship between the EU and the Indo-Pacific region were in focus during this 30th EU-Japan Summit.
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Press conference by António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission
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