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Democracy is at the heart of Europe, but it’s being tested by rising tensions, disinformation, and attacks on those who speak up.
The European Democracy Shield is the EU’s response protecting citizens’ rights, supporting civil society, and strengthening independent media.
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Every year, nearly 200 countries meet to decide how to tackle climate change. It’s called the COP — the Conference of the Parties. From the first Earth Summit in Rio to the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this video explains what the COP is, why it matters, what’s been achieved so far, and what’s at stake now.
Learn about:
– How the COP began and what it does
– Key milestones like Kyoto, Paris, and Glasgow
– Why COP30 in Brazil could be a turning point?
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Chapters:
00:00: Intro images
00:35: What is COP?
00:43: History of COP
01:05: Meaning behinds the numbers
01:11: The Goal
01:19: How does it work?
01:34: Key Milestones
02:23: Next stop for COP
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Europe stands with the Sudanese people. As Sudan faces collapse and unimaginable suffering, the European Union is providing urgent relief — releasing EUR 1 million in new emergency funding, part of over EUR 272 million mobilised this year. This aid brings food, water, shelter, and medical care to those most in need.
Europe will not look away. It will stay engaged for as long as civilians face starvation, violence, and persecution.
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On 12 November 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in the European Parliament Plenary Debate on the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (the EU Budget).
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The EU-CELAC Summit is a high-level meeting between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) aimed at strengthening cooperation and addressing shared challenges.
On 9 November Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy gave a speech for the opening remarks, together with:
Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia
António Costa, President of the European Council
Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay
Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
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Who discovered Polonium?1️⃣ Ernest Rutherford 2️⃣ Marie Curie3️⃣ Wilhelm Röntgen
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Its Marie Curie! She named it after her native Poland. Her groundbreaking research on radioactivity changed medicine forever. Today, the EU carries that legacy forward — funding bright scientific minds through her discoveries.
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As a result of increasing security risks like: Weaponisation of migration, acts of sabotage and potential misuse of visas, Russian nationals will face tighter EU visa rules, including the removal of multiple-entry permits.
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Space may seem distant, but space technologies, data and services shape our daily lives — from navigation on smartphones and cars to monitoring climate change and coordinating disaster response. The EU Space Act aims to create a single market for space, harmonising rules across Europe and fostering technological innovation, job creation, and economic competitiveness, while always prioritising citizens’ and societal benefit.
With over 11,000 satellites already orbiting Earth — a number expected to increase fivefold in the coming years — the European Commission is proposing new rules for safety, security and sustainability in all EU space activities.
Key goals of the EU Space Act:
• Harmonise rules — one market, one rulebook
• Ensure satellite safety by reducing debris and preventing collisions
• Strengthen resilience against cyberattacks on space infrastructure
• Build a greener, more sustainable space economy
• Boost innovation, competitiveness and job creation
• Support Europe’s leadership in the global space sector
00:00 Why so many Satellites
00:33 EU’s Copernicus Earth observation programme
00:41 The challenge of an overcrowded orbit
00:53 The Solution: EU Space Act divided in 3 pillars
00:58 1-Safety
01:18 2-Security
01:31 3-Sustainability
01:44 The goal: A European Space Single Market
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On November 7 2025, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech at the Energy Transition Thematic Event at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).
COP30 will be held from 10-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, bringing parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Representing 27 Member States and more than 440 million citizens, a team of EU negotiators will be on the ground at the conference pushing the international community to strive for bolder action to cut emissions and adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis.
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The community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the European Union are meeting in Santa Marta to take stock of strategic partnerships and explore upcoming opportunities in the domains of digital, energy and clean transition, while working together for a fair equal and sustainable future for both regions.
