Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Union will permanently end imports of Russian gas and begin phasing out Russian oil. This move aims to break Europe’s reliance on an unpredictable supplier, improve energy security, and strengthen economic resilience.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
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Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
With the President’s Youth Advisory Board, the EU is directly involving young people in shaping policies that affect them.
28 representatives from the youth councils of each EU country and the European Youth Forum will form the President’s Youth Advisory Board.
Observers coming from countries that are candidates or potential candidates for EU accession are also invited. This week, they meet for the first time!
They will talk to Ursula von der Leyen about how social media affects young people and how we can better protect them online.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 3rd December 2025, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, and the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol, will give a press statement from the Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, releases the findings of two investigations conducted at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) and Pietersburg Provincial Tertiary Hospital. These investigations focused on the medical care provided to Mr Edward Mabubula at WDGMC in Gauteng Province before he died and the death of Mr Pitsi Eliphuz Ramphele at Pietersburg Provincial Tertiary Hospital (PPTH) in Limpopo Province. Mr Mabubula’s case was lodged by Mrs Irene Tebogo Mabubula on 20 May 2021, after he died subsequent to a cerebral air embolism and stroke following a chemoport flushing on 27 March 2021. The investigation into Mr Ramphele’s death was initiated after a complaint from Dr Mamphela Ramphele in March 2025 alleging medical negligence.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
December marks the conclusion of the UN Assistance Mission’s for Iraq mandate, following more than two decades of support to the country through transition and shifting regional dynamics. Addressing the Security Council, the UN’s top envoy in the country said Iraq’s progress was shaped by sustained international support and years of costly effort.
Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) highlighted major developments in Iraq’s repatriation efforts, praising Baghdad for showing “commendable leadership” in accelerating the return of its nationals from northeast Syria.
He said, “To date, approximately 20,800 people have returned to Iraq – no small feat, by any measure,” adding that continued resources are essential to ensure “dignified and sustainable reintegration,” from basic services to livelihood support.
He also welcomed Iraq’s election to the Human Rights Council but cautioned that the role carries new obligations. Membership, he said, comes with “responsibility to uphold the highest standards” on human rights, particularly regarding minorities, women, youth, freedom of expression, and “respect of the rights of girls and refraining from underage marriages.”
