Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
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The President of the European Council: How Do EU Leaders Pick Their Team Captain?
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
President of the European Council. Sounds good, right? But not just anyone is qualified for the job… Since December 2024, this top job has been in the hands of António Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal. But how is the President of the European Council elected? And what’s his role? Let’s walk together to his office, and I’ll fill you in on the way: how’s he’s voted in, the key skills required, how this position relates to the three other top EU jobs – including that of European Commission President – and what his key responsibilities are, including building unity and representing the EU on the world stage.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Who is António Costa?
00:15 How is the President of the European Council chosen?
00:35 What makes a good candidate?
00:55 The ‘Big Four’ EU roles
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01:35 What does the President of the European Council do?
01:55 Chairing EU summits and decision-making
02:15 Representing the EU on the world stage
02:35 A tough but important job
ICC Duterte case: Appeals judgment on Defence’s request for interim release ENGLISH
Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)
Duterte case: Appeals judgment on Defence’s request for interim release
Trade in Services for Development initiative
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Services are the most dynamic segment of world trade and present important development opportunities. However, many developing economies still lag in terms of participation in services trade. Services trade can be complex and realizing its growth potential can be challenging.
The Trade in Services for Development Initiative, launched at the Public Forum in September 2024, is a joint capacity building and technical assistance effort of the WTO Secretariat and the World Bank aimed at helping developing economies better leverage trade in services for development.
A conference on 3-4 December will present the new capacity building tools developed or expanded this year under the initiative.
More info:
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/serv_e/serv_2511202510_e/serv_2511202510_e.htm
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Driving Green Growth: EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy
Source: European Commission (video statements)
7 million people already work in Europe’s bioeconomy and every job generates 3 more indirectly. Europe is building on innovation, nature, and industry to shape a competitive, circular, and decarbonised future.
From bio-based plastics to algae-derived products, the new Bioeconomy Strategy supports sustainable industries, creates jobs, and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
South Africa Government: Deputy President Paul Mashatile address the SALGA National Assembly | PresidencyZA
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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UK Lords questions on nuclear weapons testing
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
What does the government make of the statement made by President Trump on 30 October regarding the testing of nuclear weapons? Members raise concerns in this highlight from Lords questions.
Read a transcript of this question: https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-11-20/debates/CED7F0A3-4551-4E74-A14C-BA3538E79255/Debate
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South Africa Government: | PresidencyZA
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Civil society seminar: Digital euro – our currency
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Evelien Witlox, Director of the digital euro project, European Central Bank
Nico Schmidt, Team lead of digital euro user research and experimentation, European Central Bank
Fabian Geuther, Communication specialist digital euro project, European Central Bank
South Africa Government: Deputy President Paul Mashatile address the SALGA National Assembly || PresidencyZA
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile address the SALGA National Assembly |
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