Category: European Commission (video statements)

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Scientists in Europe: Andrew, a epidemiologist from the US, shares how moving to Prague supported by EU funds, opened up new directions in both his science and his way of seeing the world.

Among Europe’s diverse landscapes and international research communities, Andrew reflects on collaboration, curiosity, and the fresh perspectives that come with change.

This is a story of growth, of stepping into unfamiliar landscapes and finding deeper roots in research, connection, and purpose.
00:04 A Need for Change
00:25 New Research Ground
01:17 A Global Community
01:31 Discovering Europe
01:56 Purpose and Perspective

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President von der Leyen welcomed the ceasefire as an important step toward stability, but keeping the peace must be a shared priority. The EU is also calling on Iran to get seriously involved in real diplomatic talks; negotiations are the only way forward.

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“By 2030, Europe must have everything it needs for credible deterrence.” – President von der Leyen

📆On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit following Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

🔴Key topics on the summit agenda:
At the summit taking place on 24-25 June, NATO Leaders will address a variety of issues facing the Alliance. They will focus on deterrence and defence, ensuring that NATO has the resources, forces and capabilities to face any threat

✔ For the transcript of President von der Leyen’s speech, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_1606

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The European Union is introducing its first EU Space Law on 25 June 2025 to respond to a rapidly evolving space sector. With more satellites and private actors in orbit than ever before, clear and consistent rules are needed.

The new law aims to support innovation, ensure safety, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global space economy. It’s a key step toward a more secure and strategic European presence in space.

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On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen makes her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit.

NATO Allies will take decisions in The Hague, the Netherlands to make NATO a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance. We live in a more dangerous world, and this is a critical moment for our security. Allies are coming together to reinforce their cooperation and their commitment to NATO.

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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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