The European Union has launched a massive new clean energy initiative for the Mediterranean.
Called T-MED, the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech Cooperation Initiative, aims to mobilise up to €25 billion by 2035 to boost renewable energy, hydrogen production, clean technology manufacturing and modern electricity networks across the region.
The 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit takes place in Brussels on 10 June 2026. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, will represent the EU. President Lee Jae Myung will represent the Republic of Korea.
The summit will be an opportunity to advance the strategic partnership between the EU and Republic of Korea in all its dimensions.
Follow the live press statement of President von der Leyen LIVE here on YouTube from 16.35 CET onward.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Education Committee hear evidence from witnesses with expertise in the mental health of children and young people.
Witnesses:
Dr Alex George – Mental health advocate and former Youth Mental Health Ambassador at UK Government
Abigail Ampofo – Interim Chief Executive at YoungMinds
Connie Muttock – Head of Policy at Centre for Young Lives
Jo Hutchinson – Director for SEND and Additional Needs at Education Policy Institute
Dame Rachel de Souza – Children’s Commissioner at England
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with the World Bank Group, led by its President, Mr. Ajay Banga, at the Mahlamba Ndlopfu official residence in Pretoria.