Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by James Kariuki, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, on the situation in Myanmar.
Season’s greetings to all!
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Frankfurt is glowing with festive magic once again. Join us as we wander through our home town’s enchanting Christmas markets✨
Did you know that this year’s Christmas tree in Frankfurt’s main square stands over 30 m tall?🎄
#HappyHolidays
Energy for Ukraine
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The EU is delivering concrete support to Ukraine. From a full thermal power plant to emergency energy
assistance helping millions of people.
This is how Europe supports a neighbor under aggression: not just with words, but with action.
Watch more: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu
For more European Commission news, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
A lifetime championing refugees, with Filippo Grandi | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Filippo Grandi has devoted more than three decades to easing the suffering of refugees: “My pride after all these years is that the center of this effort of my lifetime has been on people, and especially on the people that suffer most in the world, including refugees.”
Now, shortly before his term comes to an end, and as more than 117 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced, the long-serving UN High Commissioner for Refugees is welcoming a rare moment of hope for one of the world’s largest refugee populations. “Home means your house, your family, your friends, your work, your school, and it is fantastic when, like in Syria […] people can go back to their homes. This is what most refugees want.”
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, not only helps those who flee war and persecution, but also those who choose to go home when peace returns. Appearing on Awake at Night for a second time, Filippo Grandi reflects on the dangers of divisive politics, the human cost of painful budget and staff cuts, and shares his hopes and dreams for life after the UN.
6 books that leaders say changed them in 2025
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress.
Find out more below:
World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/
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TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum
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#WorldEconomicForum #wef
A short history of Davos In 7 highlights
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress.
Find out more below:
World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef
LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/
X ► https://twitter.com/wef
TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum
WhatsApp ► https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDcHBKGZNCihKxwiD0L
Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@worldeconomicforum
Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF
#WorldEconomicForum #wef
UK Who are the members of the #HouseOfLords?
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
👥 Did you know the Lords is made up of a diverse group of members from a range of backgrounds such as medicine, the arts, education, and more. This means members get to improve laws and challenge the government in areas they know best.
Find out more about how the the House of Lords works with Baroness Gohir, a leading voice for women’s rights and charity CEO, as she explains the role and work of the Lords:
📃 Beyond the ceremony of State Opening, a key role of the Lords is checking legislation. Members spend a lot of time scrutinising the fine details of bills, suggesting changes and making sure new proposed laws will work in practise.
🔍 The House of Lords holds the government to account, checking and challenging its actions through questions, bills, debates, and committee work.
📺 Watch the full film on our channel.
#HouseOfLords #UKParliament
South Africa: Deputy Ministers Mahlobo and Morolong conduct an oversight visit at Brits Water Treatment Works
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy Minister Mahlobo and Deputy Minister Morolong conduct an oversight visit at Brits Water Treatment Works
Strong legs, strong union 🇧🇬 🇪🇺💪
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Get a closer look at what Bulgaria adopting the euro means.
#EvrotoBG #EuroInBulgaria #Euro
Love at second sight? Hopes and fears when joining the euro area
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
The euro family is growing. Bulgaria is gearing up to adopt the euro. But what hopes and fears come with the transition? And were there similar feelings in other countries?
To explore these questions, our podcast team spoke with content creators Mihaela, Elena and Stefan (also known as Chefo) to hear their perspectives on the transition.
Meanwhile, in the podcast studio, our host Stefania Secola explored the topic with ECB researcher Ferdinand Dreher, who shed light on why public sentiment towards the euro tends to improve once people start using it in their everyday lives.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Recorded on 11 and 16 December. Published on 22 December 2025.
In this episode:
00:53 Looking back at Germany’s adoption of the euro
Ferdinand shares his personal memories of Germany’s transition to the euro.
04:46 What are the biggest concerns around Bulgaria’s euro adoption?
Concerns arise with every major change. We asked three Bulgarian content creators – Mihaela, Elena and Stefan (also known as Chefo) – about their biggest concerns regarding euro adoption.
08:00 What does the research show?
What do surveys reveal about people’s concerns? What are the biggest concerns, and what are the initial inconveniences of the transition?
13:07 What are the biggest hopes around Bulgaria’s euro adoption?
Alongside fears, there are also hopes. Mihaela, Elena and Stefan share their perspectives on the positive aspects of euro adoption.
15:55 How do people’s feelings evolve after adoption?
Surveys show a significant shift in sentiment from the last survey before adoption to the first survey after adoption. What drives this change? Does clear communication play a key role?
20:13 What about Eurosceptics?
Does Euroscepticism persist after adoption?
21:30 What about concerns around national identity?
Do people feel that their national identity is under threat? Euro coins have a European side and a national side – does this help? Can European and national identities coexist?
23:53 Concerns are normal, but benefits will come
What is the message for countries who may adopt the euro in the future?
25:26 Our guest’s hot tip
Ferdinand shares his hot tip with listeners.
Blog post by Ferdinand Dreher and Nils Hernborg “Love at second sight: support for the euro before and after adoption”
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2025/html/ecb.blog20251104~cf577c8f68.en.html
Design of the euro coins – Bulgaria
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/coins/html/bg.en.html
Bulgaria on the doorstep of the euro area
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/changeover/bulgaria/html/index.en.html
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/