European Commission Audiovisual Service

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[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🎉Hungary rejoins #Erasmus!
President @vonderleyen and @magyarpeterMP highlighted this as a major win during their talks.

More opportunities for students and researchers ahead. #EU #Education
W. @EUErasmusPlus
🔴Watch more: https://t.co/6m4q9tlUPs

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🌊🪸Ocean data helps us predict storms, prevent floods, and protect marine biodiversity.

The @EU_Commission OceanEye initiative is transforming ocean observation in Europe and beyond.

Dive into our latest explainer👇
📺https://t.co/ivOGdXuT1D
@CostasKadis @EU_MARE #EUOceanPact

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

💡Discover how @eu_echo delivers rapid, coordinated emergency responses to countries hit by natural disasters. From wildfires, to earthquakes and floods, the EU is on the front lines, providing crucial support within hours.

📺https://t.co/f6Wzcywuyx

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

EU Wildfire Preparedness 2026:

🔸22 firefighting planes and 5 helicopters
🔸770+ firefighters pre-positioned
🔸24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Centre
🔸Upcoming European regional firefighting station in Cyprus

https://t.co/jaXpn0NjCT

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

Europe is preparing for an intense wildfire season.

The EU is deploying nearly 800 firefighters, 22 aircraft and 5 helicopters across southern Europe as part of its biggest wildfire response ever.

#EUCivilProtection #Wildfires #EU
👉Watch more: https://t.co/9DHtXkSpwl

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

💡Follow the press conference by European Commissioner @hadjalahbib at the EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre on the preparations for summer wildfire response in Europe.

🔴LIVE today, from 14.00 CET onward on EBS⬇️
https://t.co/RclDrEPgMU

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🇭🇺🇪🇺The return of Hungary to the Erasmus programme was one of many positive news highlighted during the meeting of President @vonderleyen and Hungarian Prime Minister @magyarpeterMP last week.

Watch the full speech below👇
https://t.co/GlJbFgsTHJ

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🚨 EU Weekly Wrap, 25-29 May:

1️⃣ Security: President & Baltic leaders discuss preparedness
2️⃣ Aid: EU rolls out new humanitarian strategy
3️⃣ DSA: Temu slapped with €200M fine

Watch here👉https://t.co/7QQCbJjAU2

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🎞️"After the Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home" tells the story of Ukrainian families attempting to heal from the traumatic experience of 🇺🇦 children abducted and deported to Russia.

Stream the documentary this weekend on our #AVPortal

📽️https://t.co/YY2VNWpjhD

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🇪🇺 40 years ago today, the EU’s 12-star flag was raised for the first time outside the Berlaymont building in Brussels.

Today, it stands as powerful symbol of unity, identity, and cultural heritage.

Find photos, videos and archive footage👇
https://t.co/VmVf2RsUka

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

Today, we celebrate our 🇪🇺 flag!

40 years ago, today's EU flag was raised for the first time in Brussels.🎂

Until today, its twelve stars continue to represent unity, harmony and solidarity across Europe.🫂

⏯️ https://t.co/rCvidbfUJC

🎥https://t.co/OjH4Fw4ltl

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🇪🇺🇭🇺Today, President @vonderleyen receives Hungarian Prime Minister @magyarpeterMP.

Follow LIVE on YouTube or EBS from 13.00 CET onwards👇
https://t.co/e0i0vWIawm
https://t.co/e3Ua7r62dO

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🛍️ The Commission has find Temu for failing to properly assess risks regarding illegal products on its platform.

⏯️ Find out more in our latest news snippet.

https://t.co/7i3vEj0jGn

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today, we have imposed a €200 million fine on Temu under the Digital Services Act, for failing to identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform.

🔗 https://t.co/fchhxqcEZv

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

Current funding reaches less than half of the people who need it. The 🇪🇺 is acting.

Its new EU strategy on humanitarian aid is built on three pillars to improve results: Protect, Perform, and Partner. @eu_echo

⏯️Find out more in our latest video.

https://t.co/nkLqETJB8A

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

⚕️This week is the @CancerLeagues European Week Against Cancer!

Cancer is the leading cause of death for people aged under 65 in Europe.

The EU continues to fight cancer.👩‍⚕️ Find out more in our video. @EU_Health

⏯️ https://t.co/E85pXR4zBg

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania continue to confront threats across cyber, airspace, and territorial defence.

On 26 May, President von der Leyen and Baltic leaders met to address these vulnerabilities.🇪🇺🤝

Find out more in our latest news snippet.👇

https://t.co/p53wHAMc1r

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We’re building up defence readiness and economic security in the region.

With billions in support from SAFE, cohesion policy funds and our €28 billion EastInvest Facility.

We will also work on bridging capability gaps, improve information-sharing across borders and early warning capacity.

This is what the Eastern Flank Watch flagship is about.

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🔴Watch the president's remarks at the press conference in Vilnius🇱🇹 from today on our YouTube channel.

⏯️https://t.co/yQ1NfgEdgS

find further photos & videos on our #AVPortal:

🎥https://t.co/6O6bIlEXoH

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We’re building up defence readiness and economic security in the region.

With billions in support from SAFE, cohesion policy funds and our €28 billion EastInvest Facility.

We will also work on bridging capability gaps, improve information-sharing across borders and early warning capacity.

This is what the Eastern Flank Watch flagship is about.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I’m in Vilnius to send a clear message:

Europe stands in full solidarity and unity with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

And we are stepping up our support.

Because when Baltic States are being tested, Europe as a whole is being tested.

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🇪🇺🇲🇽 EU-Mexico, a stronger partnership starts today:

📔Investing in the clean energy transition
📔In the circular economy
📔In the fight against violence against women
Supporting jobs and prosperity for our peoples

🔴Watch the signing ceremony : https://t.co/HHbRFgXNdO

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Wherever there is trust and partnership, there is Global Gateway.

We are investing €5 billion in Mexico, in line with President Sheinbaum’s Plan México.

Your priorities are our priorities ↓ https://t.co/RuGk9mZPK6

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

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Check out our new Weekly Wrap series! We update you on the most important events in EU politics.

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⏯️ https://t.co/tY1qLj9AYV

[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

The final session of the Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness starts today.

From pandemics to climate disasters and cyber threats, Europe is preparing for tomorrow’s crises.

📹Live on #EBS https://t.co/q4KPxLCDPP
👉Read more https://t.co/Nn8btB326k