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Can EU recruitment deliver a Commission that fairly represents all 27

Fifteen of the EU’s 27 nationalities are under-represented among the Commission’s EPSO entry-level administrators, and new recruitment rules want to fix that. Watch the video!

11 November 2026

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50 million Europeans can’t heat their homes. How is the EU helping?

Europe enters winter with its gas tanks emptier than at any point since 2011, and EU ministers have offered few binding answers on how to shield households from another energy shock. Watch the video!

4 November 2026

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EU Inc: Is the EU’s flagship plan really dying over workers’ rights?

The EU’s 28th regime, the plan to help start-ups grow, has stalled in the European Parliament as political parties and trade unions warn it will deregulate workers’ rights. Watch the video!

28 October 2026

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Inflation squeeze pushes Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help?

Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video.

20 October 2026

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European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?

The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video!

14 October 2026

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The EU agrees on new Return Order, longer detention and return hubs

EU ministers agreed on new rules allowing sanctions for migrants who refuse to cooperate with return procedures, detention up to 24 months or longer for security risks, and return hubs outside the EU. Watch the video!

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What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?

Ursula von der Leyen proposed an ‘Alliance for the Future’ that could make Canada the EU's first ‘associate member’. But what is an ‘associate member ’, and what does this alliance mean for the EU and Canada? Watch the video!

30 September 2026

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The 'EU Kids Act' targets addictive apps to protect children online

The European Commission has proposed a single EU-wide rulebook to govern how children experience social media, video platforms, games and AI chatbots. Watch the video!

23 September 2026

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EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline

The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video!

16 September 2026

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Broken gadget? The EU’s repair directive makes manufacturers fix it

The EU’s Right to Repair Directive wants manufacturers to repair your electronics and reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances. Watch the video!

9 September 2026

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Iceland said ‘No’ to EU membership talks. What does it mean?

Icelanders voted to keep their stalled EU membership bid on ice, dealing a blow to Brussels' post-Ukraine enlargement drive. Watch the video!

2 September 2026

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EU pours billions into maritime defence as threats to its seas persist

From undersea cables to warships, the EU is spending record sums to defend its waters. Watch the video.

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Can the EU stop smoking and vaping? Not quite, but it can raise taxes.

Can the EU ban smoking? Not really, but it can make it so expensive smokers think twice before lighting that cigarette.

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The EU’s plan to boost water efficiency by 10% by 2030

Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video.

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EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs?

As wildfires rage across southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest shared firefighting force. But the crisis exposes a growing gap between emergency response and wildfire prevention. Watch the video.

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Is the EU's 'Chat Control' the end of private messaging in Europe?

EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to detect child sexual abuse material online voluntarily until 2028. Lawmakers' biggest battle is the permanent "chat control" law that could decide the future of private messaging in Europe. Watch the video.

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Air passengers' rights: Airlines have 12 months to adopt new rules

The European Council has given its final green light to a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, starting a 12-month countdown for airlines to prepare and adopt the new rules. Watch the video

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The EU’s plan to triple energy storage as renewable power is wasted

Brussels, member states, industry, and banks have signed the EU's first Tripartite Agreement for Energy Storage to address a significant capacity gap, essential for lower energy costs and grid stability. Can a non-binding pact really deliver the storage Europe needs in time? Watch the video.

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Which European countries have the cleanest swimming waters and why?

Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video.

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EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports

A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video.

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