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On November 6, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech together with António Costa, President of the European Council, and António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) for Opening ceremony of the General Plenary of Leaders.

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (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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Watch the spectacular EU Satellite Space Launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-1D. This is the latest satellite from the EU Space Programme. It lifted off on 4 November 2025 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Sentinel-1D continues Europe’s radar-based Earth observation mission, delivering 24/7, all-weather imagery to monitor climate change, natural disasters, maritime safety, and environmental protection.

Equipped with a Galileo receiver, it strengthens Europe’s autonomy in space while freely sharing vital data worldwide.

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The European Union goes to COP30 Belém, Brazil, ready to deliver new, ambitious climate goals and a clear mission: build bridges, meet the Paris Agreement objectives, and make the clean transition work for everyone worldwide.

Europe is leading the way towards a clean, fair, and resilient world, cutting greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 72% by 2035 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

At COP30 Belém, the EU will work with partners across the globe to ensure the clean transition benefits all nations and that the Paris Agreement goals are fulfilled.

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Travelling across Europe should be easy, fast, and affordable. That’s why the Commission has adopted a set of new proposals to accelerate the roll-out of Europe’s high-speed rail network.

The new high-speed rail action plan aims to cut journey times and make rail a more attractive alternative to short-haul flights or long car journeys. With trains reaching speeds of 200 km/h and above, travel time between EU capitals will drop significantly.

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The European Commission has just adopted its 2025 Enlargement Package, reaffirming that EU enlargement remains a top priority.
The report looks at how far Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Montenegro, and others have come on their path to EU membership.
Enlargement is a shared journey, the EU and its partners must keep growing together.

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The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is about to get its fourth satellite, with Sentinel-1D now ready for liftoff. The launch will take place with an Ariane 6 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana and it will be streamed on Tuesday, 4 November, at 22:02 CET.

The Sentinel-1 mission delivers radar images of Earth’s surface, performing in all weathers, day-and-night. This service is vital for disaster response teams, environmental agencies, maritime authorities, climate scientists – and other users who depend on frequent updates of critical data.

The mission is part of the Copernicus family of Sentinel satellites, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA). Copernicus is the Earth observation component of the European Union’s Space Programme. It supports the EU in contributing to solutions to address common global challenges.

The data provided by the Sentinel missions form the basis of the operational Copernicus information services, helping to manage the environment, monitor and react to climate change and safeguard lives. The Copernicus data policy provides full, open and free-of-charge access to data and information.

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President von der Leyen addressed the 77th Nordic Council with a clear message: the Arctic matters. As the ice melts, power dynamics are shifting and Europe has a responsibility to act and protect this fragile region. The EU is now reviewing its Arctic Policy to respond to new challenges and safeguard the future of the North.

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The EU will associate Ukraine to the Governmental Satellite Communication Programme. This programme called GOVSTACOM, will support connectivity in Ukraine, and will help the country boost competitiveness and bring services to its citizens. Space and Defence go hand on hand.

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Which Portal preserves the EU’s audiovisual heritage?
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It’s the European Commission’s Audiovisual Library!
The European Commission is home to the largest audiovisual archive of the European Institutions since 1945. It provides a rich collection of photos, audio, and videos that tell the story of EU politics and its people. These collections deserve extra appreciation on the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage.

Discover EU history for free on the world’s largest EU archive: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu

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The Nordic Council, the largest political summit in the Nordic Region, will take place in Stockholm from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a speech highlighting the leading example of the Nordic states in the areas of preparedness, innovation, and clean energy. The collective security response of the involved countries will be an important topic, alongside long-term support for Ukraine.
The Summit brings together prime ministers, members of the Nordic Council and other ministers from all Nordic countries.

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