Video message from Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU, Girls in ICT Day 2026

🌟 Get the Latest on Solarplaza Events and Resources! 👆 Visit our website to stay in the loop on upcoming events, insights, and all things solar! https://www.solarplaza.com/events 🚀 In this Solarplaza Webinar, we explored the next frontier of the French energy market. With the PPE3 (Programmation Pluriannuelle de l’Énergie) set to redefine national targets, we move the conversation from simple capacity building to unlocking the complex value of hybrid PV + BESS projects. 📌 What we learned: • Why PPE3 is the critical regulatory catalyst that will reshape national energy targets and market dynamics for years to come. • How hybridization (Solar + Storage) is emerging as the primary strategy for developers to capture new revenue streams and mitigate price cannibalization. • The legal and policy implications of the new energy programming and what they mean for project bankability in France. • Why transitioning toward flexible assets is essential for investors and asset owners to remain competitive in a changing grid landscape. • A strategic look at how to position French solar projects to benefit from evolving market signals and storage-friendly revenue models. 🎙️ Featuring: Sylvie Perrin, Partner, De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés Aurélie Vieillefosse, Head of Strategy and Public Affairs, Eclipse 🚀 At Solarplaza, accelerating the sustainable energy transition is our mission. Through global events, in-depth resources, and tailored consultancy, we empower the renewable energy industry to turn ideas into action for a cleaner future. 🔆 Stay updated and ahead of the curve—subscribe for exclusive solar insights, tap the bell for the latest trends, and join the conversation below to spark some energy dialogue! 🌐 Website : https://bit.ly/4fAu0wK 📬 Subscribe to Our Newsletter : https://bit.ly/3Cf2d6x 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/solarplazasummit/ 💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/solarplaza_2 0:00 - Webinar Introduction & Agenda Overview 0:36 - About Solarplaza: Company, Network, and Platform 2:04 - Practical Notes: Q&A, Technical Support, and Recording Access 3:03 - Event Promotion: Paris Conference & Topics 3:33 - Speaker Introductions & Backgrounds 5:22 - Overview of France’s PPE3 Energy Plan 6:24 - Strategic Pillars: Supply, Prices, and Climate Goals 9:06 - Legal Framework: EU Policy & National Implementation 11:05 - Delays in PPE3: Political and Market Challenges 13:05 - Energy Transition Targets: Renewables & Electrification 15:30 - Nuclear, Solar, Wind & Hydro Strategy Updates 18:49 - Tenders, Solar Growth & Market Mechanisms 22:26 - Electrification Goals & Market Outlook 23:21 - Key Conclusions: Investment, PPAs & Market Direction 25:27 - Battery Storage & Market Shifts Introduction 27:24 - Solar Growth, Negative Prices & Curtailment Issues 28:50 - Batteries in Action: California Case Study 30:18 - Price Volatility & Revenue Opportunities 32:04 - Battery Revenue Streams Explained 34:27 - Market Trading & Future Revenue Outlook 36:17 - Hybrid (Co-located) Projects & Benefits 38:00 - Challenges of Hybrid Projects & Financing 39:03 - Battery Business Models & Key Decisions 40:22 - Q&A: Regulation, Flexibility & Market Trends 46:44 - Battery Market Saturation & Future Value in Trading 47:18 - Long-Duration Storage Trends & Outlook 49:21 - Future Market Structure & Industry Evolution 52:47 - Closing Remarks & Event Reminder

‘Very emotional moment’: French scientists react to Artemis II launch French scientists in Toulouse watched the Artemis II launch with emotion, calling it a major step for lunar exploration. They highlight Europe’s role, future missions and see the Moon as a key step toward reaching Mars. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/very-emotional-moment-french-scientists-react-to-artemis-ii-launch Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #NextSpace

Video message from Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), ITU, for International Girls in ICT Day 2026.

Small habits around food often start early — and they can stay with us for life. In the next episode of our Meet the COMBINE Team mini-series, Francesca Manfredini from InVento Innovation Lab reflects on how her early observations of food waste shaped her interest in helping people reduce it. Today, InVento works closely with schools and households to measure food waste and test practical actions that can help prevent it. Through their work with students, teachers, and local communities, they explore the everyday habits and choices that influence what ends up in the bin. One key insight from their work in schools: young people often come up with creative and engaging ideas to tackle food waste. The challenge is not starting the conversation — it is keeping the momentum and turning good ideas into lasting routines. 👉 Learn more about COMBINE and how communities across Europe are working together to reduce food waste: food2030.eu/projects/combine/

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gives a speech at the hemicycle in Strasbourg. Mr Pashinyan’s address comes ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections on 7 June 2026, shaping the way forward for the country’s rapidly evolving relations with the EU and peace process with neighbouring Azerbaijan. The Armenian government is committed to achieving a lasting peace with Baku and a normalisation of relations with Türkiye, rapprochement with the West, and a possible future EU accession bid. In addition, the European Union is currently holding a visa liberalisation dialogue with Armenia and a dedicated EU-Armenia summit is planned for 5 May. This will be Mr Pashinyan’s second speech in the European Parliament, following a previous visit in 2023.

At this COFACE disability event in Paris we connect with people across Europe to discuss pressing issues and new initiatives and solutions in the disability area. Discover more about the event and the disability work in the video.

Is climate science losing value on the international stage? From faltering NDC submissions and U.S. withdrawal to weak financing and geopolitical paralysis, the Paris framework is under siege. This session convenes negotiators, activists, and climate finance experts to debate whether the Agreement can still deliver, or if new mechanisms must arise. Explore what levers can credibly bend emissions this decade. Speakers: • Laurence Tubiana, President and CEO, European Climate Foundation • Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research • Robert-Jan Smits, Chairman, Supervisory Board of Naturalis • María Mendiluce, CEO, We Mean Business Coalition

French supermarkets are turning to AI to catch shoplifters - but surveillance questions loom While supermarket owners say AI-monitored CCTV cameras are significantly helping their business, critics warn the largely unregulated tech raises serious ethical and privacy concerns. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/19/french-supermarkets-are-turning-to-ai-to-catch-shoplifters-but-surveillance-questions-loom Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #TechNews

This video presents the PISCES Cable System, a project co-funded under the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme to prepare the ground for a strategic subsea connectivity link between Ireland and mainland Europe. The project supports the development of a planned 2,800 km cable running from the west coast of Ireland to Portugal, with branching connectivity to France and Spain, addressing the current lack of direct connectivity routes and strengthening resilience along Europe’s western Atlantic seaboard. This video is part of the European Broadband Competence Offices Network’s programme promoting awareness of good practices in broadband projects and EU digital connectivity initiatives. Find out more about this project: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/study-subsea-cable-system-connecting-portugal-ireland-and-spain-pisces-cable-system Find out more on the BCO Network: http://www.bconetwork.eu See more videos in the series: http://videos.bconetwork.eu About CEF Digital: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/cef-digital Connecting Europe Facility (general): https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/connecting-europe-facility_en Digital Decade 2030 Policy Programme: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/europes-digital-decade

The European Historic Thermal Towns were present for the very first time at this very special public fair at the Louvre in January 2026. Follow us, we take you on our journey!

France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/france-to-ditch-us-platforms-microsoft-teams-zoom-for-sovereign-platform-amid-security-con Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #TechNews

In episode 17 of Strategy Speaks, Alexander Mattelaer (CSDS) and Elie Perot (CSDS) speak with Daniel Fiott about the recent France-UK Northwood Declaration on nuclear cooperation. The podcast episode looks at the significance of the announcement, plus it situates UK-France nuclear cooperation in a wider NATO nuclear deterrence context. 

An EU-supported conservation effort is helping restore the Marais d’Orx in southwest France, reversing centuries of drainage and preserving a unique wetland ecosystem. Located in the Landes region of southwestern France, the Marais d’Orx was originally a vast wetland. In the early 19th century, wetlands were considered unhealthy, and Napoleon ordered their drainage to convert them into agricultural land. Using pumps and dikes, the area was transformed into a polder to support farming and improve public health. The drainage system was further expanded under Napoleon III, enabling intensive agricultural development. Throughout the 20th century, the reclaimed land supported agro-industrial production, including some of the highest maize yields in France. However, maintaining the complex system of pumps and dams became increasingly costly, and from the late 20th century onwards, flooding gradually returned as the infrastructure deteriorated. As agricultural use declined, the ecological value of the site began to attract growing attention. Scientists and environmental organisations identified the area’s potential for biodiversity restoration. In the 1990s, the Conservatoire du Littoral stepped in to acquire and protect the site, recognising the opportunity to restore a damaged ecosystem. With the support of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the Conservatoire du Littoral acquired around 1,000 hectares of the Marais d’Orx. In 1995, the site was designated a national nature reserve. Restoration efforts are now managed in cooperation with local authorities through a comprehensive renaturation project aimed at re-establishing natural water dynamics and habitats. Developed with EU support alongside national and local funding, the restoration of the Marais d’Orx is now seen as a reference project for wetland recovery. The site serves as a living laboratory for ecological restoration and offers a potential model for similar renaturation initiatives across Europe. For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/

“1,600 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid...after months of starvation, while aid was delivered in the most undignified conditions.” Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, lays bare how such grave violations of international humanitarian law are no longer shocking; instead, they have been normalised, and carried out with impunity. In a recent discussion with our Chief Executive Sara Pantuliano, Francesca shared the findings of her most recent reports, including 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦: 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦. These document how a system of genocide and occupation is not enabled by military force alone, but by global supply chains, financial flows, corporate complicity, and state inaction. She stresses it's the responsibility of third-party states, corporations, and global institutions to act decisively to halt these violations. #Gaza #GazaGenocide #GazaUnderAttack #Palestine #OPT #InternationalLaw

You cannot keep brutalising other people without losing your own humanity in the process.” UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese warns that this moment represents a profound moral reckoning – one in which systems claiming legitimacy are collapsing under the weight of sustained violence and impunity. Francesca recently joined our Chief Executive Sara Pantuliano for a critical conversation about how the “economy of occupation” has evolved into an “economy of genocide”, what this reveals about complicity across business, finance and governance – and crucially, how the international community should hold such systems accountable before it’s too late. #Gaza #OPT #Palestine #GazaGenocide

REN21’s global network came together in Paris for an in-person Power of Many gathering — a moment that reaffirmed the strength of collective action and advanced our shared work toward renewable-based economies. After an extended period of virtual interaction, this face-to-face meeting brought renewed energy, clarity of purpose, and momentum for delivery.

And the winner of the Inspiring Client Journey Award is... Cilcare! 🏆 This French biotech company was acknowledged at the Enterprise Europe Network Annual Conference 2025 for their strategy that combined scientific excellence with targeted international partnerships. With guidance from Network partners at CCI Occitanie and the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Cilcare built a long-term approach to expanding their activities in Japan that led to a €15 million upfront licensing agreement with Shionogi in 2024, with potential milestone payments up to €400 million. Network mentoring also supported multiple steps of the company’s EIC Accelerator journey. Read their full story: https://link.europa.eu/PBNCCm #eencanhelp

Ten years ago, the Paris Agreement brought countries together in the fight against climate change. At the 21st UN Climate Change Conference, 195 countries pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions to limit global heating. There has been some progress but much remains to be done. The EU's first climate law entered into force in 2021 and makes reaching climate neutrality by 2050 law. Read more https://link.europa.eu/3yxWtg

Francesca Bria takes the stage for the keynote session. A leading European expert in digital innovation and policy, she brings extensive experience at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, economics, and society. She currently serves as Honorary Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose at University College London (UCL). She shared insights from her work shaping the future of technology and society and delivered an inspiring speech. —------ SEMIC 2025 Conference took place on 25-26 November in Copenhagen. The event was organised by the European Commission in partnership with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The 2025 conference focuses on Interoperability for Impact, aligning closely with the objectives of the Interoperable Europe Act. It showcased how interoperability directly supports EU digital goals, transforming visionary aspirations into tangible realities. SEMIC 2025 addressed the critical role of interoperability in the public sector, examining concrete actions and policies that enhance connectivity across Europe’s digital public services. More information: https://interoperable-europe.ec.europa.eu/collection/semic-conference

Marking a decade since the Paris Agreement, the dialogue underscored the importance of shifting from negotiations to implementation-driven climate action. The speakers highlighted sector-specific solutions, AI-enabled renewable energy strategies, and resilient grid infrastructure as the next frontier for accelerating real-world climate progress.

From the red carpet of the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for AI, offers insights on multistakeholder cooperation, global dialogue on responsible AI, and the positive impacts of AI in areas such as health, education and agriculture. AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.

Now the Frontex 'My Guidebook on return - children version' is available as an animated version including subtitles. For more information on other tools available for vulnerable groups in return please check out the Frontex Microsite for Vulnerable Groups in Return, where all 4 books for Families and Children in Return can be downloaded for free. https://www.frontex.europa.eu/toolboxes/

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025 ended with a ceremony at the SME Assembly in Copenhagen. Six winners across categories were awarded for their innovative projects driving entrepreneurship across Europe. Young and Bold won in Category 2 for its effort to inspire young people to become entrepreneurs by connecting them with business leaders and building their entrepreneurial skills. Meet the #EEPA2025 winners ➡ https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/et/promoting-enterprise/european-enterprise-promotion-awards Follow Promoting Enterprise on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PromotingEnterprise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/promotingenterprise/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mtwR4qeJ0GsGHuWwTzJjp

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025 ended with a ceremony at the SME Assembly in Copenhagen. Six winners across categories were awarded for their innovative projects driving entrepreneurship across Europe. Make it legit won Category 6 Responsible and Inclusive Entrepreneurship for its effort to support informal entrepreneurs and help them transition to recognised businesses that benefit their communities. Meet the #EEPA2025 winners ➡ https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/et/promoting-enterprise/european-enterprise-promotion-awards Follow Promoting Enterprise on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prom... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PromotingEnterprise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/promotingenterprise/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mtwR4qeJ0GsGHuWwTzJjp

FRH Talks | The reuse of Catholic churches from a legal perspective. A comparison between Belgium, France & Italy This online talk compared the legal situation regarding the management and reuse of places of worship in three European countries —Belgium, France, and Italy— with a deep Catholic tradition. The event featured Dr Davide Dimodugno (University of Turin), author of the namesake monograph which thoroughly analyses this topic identifiyng differences and similarities in adaptive reuse trends and the socio-cultural implications of repurposing or introducing mixed use in religious spaces. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 | Intro by Jordi Mallarach (FRH) 00:02:10 | Presentation by Davide Dimodugno 00:42:03 | Audience Q&A 🔗More FRH Talks: https://www.frh-europe.org/frh-talks/

As part of the European Parliament of Enterprises 2025, the “30 Seconds for the European Union” initiative invited entrepreneurs from across Europe to share their personal views on the EU in short, 30-second videos. Participants spoke about why the EU matters to them as business leaders, what the EU could do better, and what they believe is still missing to make Europe an even stronger place to do business. This playlist brings together their voices, a snapshot of the ideas, hopes, and expectations of Europe’s entrepreneurs during EPE2025.

A French biotech SME has transformed its hearing - loss research and development through strategic international partnerships. Guided by the Enterprise Europe Network, the company secured major licensing deals in Japan, accelerating its mission to tackle hearing disorders globally. #EENCanHelp

Bringing to screen the leaders of the private equity, incl. listed, venture capital and infrastructure industry, and sharing their valuable insights. More info here: https://www.investeurope.eu/about-private-equity/industry-leader-interviews/ For informational and research purposes only. Not financial advice or a solicitation of financial services.

In southern Brittany, shellfish farming plays a major role in the coastal economy. Yet, as environmental sustainability becomes a defining challenge, the sector is exploring new ways to reduce its carbon footprint. This region is leading the transition toward electric-powered shellfish boats, a pioneering step in reducing the environmental footprint of marine operations. The featured prototype vessel runs entirely on electricity, integrating advanced battery systems and photovoltaic panels to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in shellfish farming. Join Philippe Le Gal, president of the Regional Committee for Shellfish Farming, as he shares insights into how these groundbreaking technologies are shaping the future of environmentally responsible aquaculture in Brittany. Full courses are available through the links below: 🔹 Planning of space and access to water for marine aquaculture: https://europa.eu/!f6yywP 🔹 Regulatory and administrative framework for aquaculture: https://europa.eu/!d7Rt4r ▬ About CINEA ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is the Executive Agency established by the European Commission to implement parts of EU funding programmes for transport, energy, climate action, environment and maritime fisheries and aquaculture. It plays a key role in supporting the EU Green Deal through the efficient and effective implementation of its delegated programmes. ▬ More Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to our channel: / @cinea-europeancommission ▬ Follow Us On ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► X: / cinea_eu ► LinkedIn: / cinea-european-climate infrastructure-environment-executive-agency ► Newsletter: https://europa.eu/!9n6ft3 ► Check our Website: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/

Lasers once used for skincare are now helping to restore French art masterpieces From medieval sculptures to Renaissance gems, the lasers are helping experts at France’s leading restoration lab bring cultural masterpieces back to their former glory. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/07/lasers-once-used-for-skincare-are-now-helping-to-restore-french-art-masterpieces Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

💻 Valiantys, an IT consulting firm based in Paris, has become a global leader in Atlassian services and agile transformation. With clients in key sectors such as aerospace, finance, and telecommunications, the company combines technical expertise with the ability to guide organisations through digital change. With EU-backed financial support, Valiantys accelerated its international growth, strengthened its capital base, and expanded its global network. For the founders, building Valiantys means not only growing a business, but also nurturing a community of experts ready to tackle the challenges of the future. 👉 Discover how EU finance supports IT innovation and the global ambitions of SMEs. #investeu #ITconsulting #agiletransformation #entrepreneurship

Dr. Robin Gaster, research director at ITIF's Center for Clean Energy Innovation, president of Incumetrics Inc., discusses the lessons France learned the hard way when expanding their nuclear industry, specifically applying those lessons to the United States own nuclear ambitions.

Category: Local Governments Quality Social Economy Action Plan Strasbourg has emerged as a leading centre for social economy, shaped by nearly 20 years of grassroots collaboration and innovation rooted in European values of solidarity, democracy, and humanism. The city fosters a cooperative ecosystem through initiatives like the Social and Solidarity Council and the 100% Learning Territory, which promote co-designed public policy and entrepreneurial support. Strasbourg’s commitment extends internationally, exemplified by hosting “Social Economy: The Future of Europe,” a major European event. Through collective action and social innovation, Strasbourg is building a more inclusive and sustainable future. Since 2021, the European Social Economy Awards have celebrated outstanding initiatives that exemplify the values of the social economy - putting people before profit, promoting democratic governance, and reinvesting profits for sustainable development. The 2025 edition marked the third round of the awards, with 136 nominations from 35 countries across five categories. Winners, selected by a diverse jury of experts and EU representatives, gain recognition across Europe and within EU institutions. The awards are made possible thanks to the support of co-organisers and sponsors including CEPES, the City and Region of Murcia, ENSIE, the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy, and Ucomur. For more information visit https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/social-economy-week/

Francesco Corti, Member of Cabinet Executive Vice-President for Social Rights, Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, speaks about the current priorities of the European Commission regarding the SEAP’s implementation at Social Economy Europe's Social Economy European Summit.

Wondering what it’s like to work at the EDPS? Let our team tell you! In this series of short videos, our colleagues at the EDPS share their experiences and what drives them every day to work for the EU institution in charge of data protection. Meet Francesco from Information and Communication Unit.

Last year, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen promised to deliver a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Europe. Yet the first year of her second mandate has been anything but smooth as political rifts, global shocks and an increasingly fractured international landscape are testing Europe’s resolve. What has the EU delivered on over the past year and where has it fallen short? How well is the Commission steering Europe through an age of geopolitical rupture? From pledges of unprecedented defence spending and support to Ukraine to trade tensions with Washington and the EU’s precarious balancing act with Beijing— what can we make of von der Leyen’s first State of the Union address since securing a second term as president? Join ECFR’s experts for a lunch time conversation as they decode Ursula von der Leyen’s messages, assess the EU’s progress in defence and security, geoeconomics and China-related issues, and debate the key shifts that will shape Europe’s geopolitical and geoeconomic year ahead.

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Amsterdam to Paris in 45 minutes? Dutch Hyperloop tests show promising results Elon Musk floated a Hyperloop idea over a decade ago. Could this Dutch company do it first? READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/16/amsterdam-to-paris-in-45-minutes-dutch-hyperloop-tests-show-promising-results Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

Interview with Xavier Merlin, Board Member, ARCEP, France, at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr

Will travelling outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits? A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/21/will-travelling-outside-the-eu-subject-french-to-stricter-tax-audits Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews?sub_confirmation=1 Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live Subscribe to our thematic channels: NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1 Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1 Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1 Euronews is available on YouTube in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels

Ten years ago, 195 countries made history with the Paris Agreement, uniting the world against climate change for the first time. Paris, where the agreement was signed, is proving that reducing emissions delivers real benefits. It’s cleaner air, greener streets and better daily life for all. Paris is joining other cities worldwide in turning that global commitment into local action. Cities across the globe are redesigning urban life. By retrofitting buildings for efficiency and health, replanting streets, redesigning transport, they are creating the communities that people want to live, work and thrive in. This is the Paris Agreement in action, spreading these benefits to communities everywhere as more and more cities embrace fairer, faster, and more local solutions for both people and planet. How is your city leading the change? #ParisAgreement Twitter ► https://twitter.com/UNFCCC Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/UNclimatechange/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@unclimatechange Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/UNclimatechange The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention has near universal membership (197 Parties) and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep the global average temperature rise this century as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The UNFCCC is also the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The ultimate objective of all three agreements under the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, in a time frame which allows ecosystems to adapt naturally and enables sustainable development. #UNClimateChange

What does it mean to resist from the margins? To burn with joy? To build a Europe rooted in feminism, anti-racism, queer resistance, and radical imagination? Transeuropa 25 was more than a festival. It was a transnational act of defiance, a frontline. From decolonial rituals to cyberwitches, from anti-fascist assemblies to healing collectives, we gathered in Paris to resist, imagine, and act. This video captures just a glimpse of what we created together. It is not a conclusion, it’s an ignition. Video: © Claire Zaniolo Instagram: @zaza4evaeva_ Music: Feinsmecker - Timbo Chadoh - V1

Gauthier Bolle, Professor of Architectural History and Culture, explains how the Human Rights Building contributed to the development of Strasbourg’s European District. - L’influence du Palais des droits de l’homme sur le quartier européen de Strasbourg Gauthier Bolle, professeur d’histoire et de culture architecturales, nous fait part de la contribution du Palais des droits de l’homme au développement du quartier européen de Strasbourg.

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Thinking about living and working in France? In this video, we cover #JobOpportunities, salaries, work contracts, taxes and more. Whether you’re a #jobseeker, an expat, a seasonal worker or just curious about the #JobMarket, this guide will help you understand what it’s like to work in France. 📌 Facts you may want to know: ✔️ The capital is Paris. ✔️ The population is 67 million people. ✔️ It borders six countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. ✔️It is the 7th world economic power when it comes to GDP. ✔️ It is famous for its cuisine and a variety of landscapes. 📌 The main topics covered in the video: ✔️ The French labour market - key sectors; ✔️ Top 5 professions in demand; ✔️ Living and working conditions; ✔️ Types of contracts; ✔️ Job searching tips - CV, cover letter and job interview. Before you decide to move to France for work, you can have career guidance from a EURES Adviser 👉 https://eures.europa.eu/eures-services/chat-eures-advisers_en Or, simply visit the EURES portal and find all the information about the labour market and labour mobility across Europe 🇪🇺 https://eures.europa.eu/index_en 📺 This video was recorded at ‘Today's dream, tomorrow's reality ’ an event that took place in November 2024. It was one of the numerous European (Online) Job Days run by EURES in 31 European countries throughout the year. What are they? E(O)JDs are dynamic recruitment events that bring jobseekers and employers together. Jobseekers can find not only recruitment opportunities but also practical information and advice from EURES Advisers and other employment professionals. Employers will enjoy free and direct access to a huge pool of European jobseekers interested in working in different places. These job fairs are available online through livestreaming and chat tools. To find out about the upcoming events, visit 👉 https://europeanjobdays.eu/en Stay tuned for more videos about living and working conditions, and don't miss out on insights into job opportunities, salaries, and work culture across Europe. 👍 Like, comment, share, and subscribe to the EURES channel to explore new career possibilities!

The URBACT call for Transfer Networks, open from 1 April to 30 June 2025, aims to create partnerships of cities willing to transfer in their local contexts one of the 116 URBACT Good Practices. Do you want to learn from Mouans-Sartoux and transfer their Good Practice to your city?  Check all the details about this good practice: https://urbact.eu/good-practices/sustainable-food-education-centre. Apply to the call here: https://urbact.eu/get-involved. Where can you connect with URBACT? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urbact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbact.eu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/URBACT X: https://www.twitter.com/URBACT

The URBACT call for Transfer Networks, open from 1 April to 30 June 2025, aims to create partnerships of cities willing to transfer in their local contexts one of the 116 URBACT Good Practices. Do you want to learn from Garges-lès-Gonesse and transfer their Good Practice to your city?  Check all the details about this good practice: https://urbact.eu/good-practices/tool-monitoring-housing. Apply to the call here: https://urbact.eu/get-involved.

Video message for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2025 (WTISD 2025) from Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU. 17 May is World Telecommunication & Information Society Day. This year's theme is Closing the gender digital divide unlocks opportunity for all World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025 highlights the pressing need to advance digital gender equality, so that women and girls everywhere can also benefit from and contribute to digital transformation. For more information: http:///www.itu.int/wtisd

Video message from Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, for ITU's 160th anniversary. ITU is observing 160 years of advancing global connectivity and fostering international cooperation. This is not only a milestone for ITU, but a commemoration of the shared progress we’ve made in creating a connected, inclusive world. #itu160 #connectedbyitu

In his address to the IIEA, Dr Pascal Boniface examines how France is positioning itself within a shifting global landscape. The presentation explores France’s strategic posture in relation to the evolving transatlantic relationship, its engagement in the Middle East, and its response to the war in Ukraine – assessing how France is navigating complex security challenges and global realignments in its bid to remain a prominent European and international actor. Speaker bio: Dr Pascal Boniface is the Founding Director of IRIS – the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs. He is Editor-in-Chief of La Revue internationale et stratégique and L’Année stratégique, and the author of more than 80 books on international relations, global power dynamics, French foreign policy, and sports geopolitics. Recorded on the 28th of April 2025

In his address to the IIEA, Dr Pascal Boniface examines how France is positioning itself within a shifting global landscape. The presentation explores France’s strategic posture in relation to the evolving transatlantic relationship, its engagement in the Middle East, and its response to the war in Ukraine – assessing how France is navigating complex security challenges and global realignments in its bid to remain a prominent European and international actor. Speaker bio: Dr Pascal Boniface is the Founding Director of IRIS – the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs. He is Editor-in-Chief of La Revue internationale et stratégique and L’Année stratégique, and the author of more than 80 books on international relations, global power dynamics, French foreign policy, and sports geopolitics. Recorded on the 28th of April 2025

Accessible to the members of the global disputes community and Paris-based practitioners alike, the new ICC Hearing Centre comprises two purpose-built hearing suites and an additional meeting room with capacity to accommodate another hearing or meeting. The Hearing Centre is located in Paris’ 17th arrondissement, on the upper ground floor of a new five-storey complex, built to the highest security and safety standards. Details here: https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution/dispute-resolution-services/icc-hearing-facilities/ Connect with us: https://x.com/iccwbo

The international 4 per 1000 Initiative - Soils for Climate and Food Security celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 24, 2025, during the ChangeNOW summit. This event marked a decade since the Paris Agreement and was organized in collaboration with the ChangeNOW summit, following the World Living Soils Forum by Moët Hennessy. With support from Biosphères, the celebration reflected on the achievements of the 4 per 1000 Initiative during its first decade and outlined the perspectives, commitments, and actions for the second decade.

Law enforcement from France and Spain, supported by Europol, have arrested 29 members of a criminal organisation for selling illegal plant protection products. The investigation revealed that the gang had sold 25 tonnes of these products, mainly in France. Investigators estimate that the suspects earned more than EUR 5 million from their illicit activities in environmental crime. Read more about the operation in our press release: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/29-arrested-and-26-tonnes-of-illegal-plant-protection-products-seized-in-france-and-spain Follow us on: http://www.europol.europa.eu http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol https://bsky.app/profile/europol-eu.bsky.social Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.

Video message from Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU, Girls in ICT Day 2025

The third and final Knowledge Sharing Event of the EU- Belong project took place in March 2025 in Strasbourg. EU-Belong is a 3-year project run by the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and 12 partners, and co-funded by the AMIF Programme (AMIF-2020-AG-CALL) of the European Union. The general objective of the project is to improve the socio-economic inclusion and the sense of belonging for migrants through the development and implementation of integration strategies in European Regions with a strong intercultural approach, focusing on the principles of equality, diversity and positive interaction. You can find more information on Twitter (@EU_Belong) and the EU- Belong website: https://eu-belong.aer.eu/ 🇪🇺 The EU-Belong project is coordinated by AER and co-funded by AMIF Programme of the @EuropeanCommission‬ Video by Octavian Carare: https://infocus.brussels/

Ten years after the historic climate agreement reached at COP21 in Paris, considerable progress has been made in areas ranging from energy efficiency and renewables deployment to electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, this progress is well below that required to deliver on the goals in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, and investment in clean energy remains uneven. As political headwinds increase, Brian Motherway considers what the past decade has taught us in terms of global engagement on climate and clean energy, and what we have learned in terms of engaging citizens and societies in the vital project of clean energy transitions. This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB, Ireland’s state-owned electricity company. Speaker bio: Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the International Energy Agency. He oversees analytical and outreach programmes supporting energy efficiency globally. He also leads IEA’s work with governments on people-centred policymaking, addressing issues such as skills, inclusion and fairness in clean energy policies. Prior to joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Ten years after the historic climate agreement reached at COP21 in Paris, considerable progress has been made in areas ranging from energy efficiency and renewables deployment to electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, this progress is well below that required to deliver on the goals in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, and investment in clean energy remains uneven. As political headwinds increase, Brian Motherway considers what the past decade has taught us in terms of global engagement on climate and clean energy, and what we have learned in terms of engaging citizens and societies in the vital project of clean energy transitions. This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB, Ireland’s state-owned electricity company. Speaker bio: Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the International Energy Agency. He oversees analytical and outreach programmes supporting energy efficiency globally. He also leads IEA’s work with governments on people-centred policymaking, addressing issues such as skills, inclusion and fairness in clean energy policies. Prior to joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Ten years after the historic climate agreement reached at COP21 in Paris, considerable progress has been made in areas ranging from energy efficiency and renewables deployment to electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, this progress is well below that required to deliver on the goals in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, and investment in clean energy remains uneven. As political headwinds increase, Brian Motherway will consider what the past decade has taught us in terms of global engagement on climate and clean energy, and what we have learned in terms of engaging citizens and societies in the vital project of clean energy transitions. This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB, Ireland’s state-owned electricity company. Speaker bio: Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the International Energy Agency. He oversees analytical and outreach programmes supporting energy efficiency globally. He also leads IEA’s work with governments on people-centred policymaking, addressing issues such as skills, inclusion and fairness in clean energy policies. Prior to joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Recorded on the 2nd of April 2025

Ten years after the historic climate agreement reached at COP21 in Paris, considerable progress has been made in areas ranging from energy efficiency and renewables deployment to electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, this progress is well below that required to deliver on the goals in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, and investment in clean energy remains uneven. As political headwinds increase, Brian Motherway will consider what the past decade has taught us in terms of global engagement on climate and clean energy, and what we have learned in terms of engaging citizens and societies in the vital project of clean energy transitions. This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB, Ireland’s state-owned electricity company. Speaker bio: Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the International Energy Agency. He oversees analytical and outreach programmes supporting energy efficiency globally. He also leads IEA’s work with governments on people-centred policymaking, addressing issues such as skills, inclusion and fairness in clean energy policies. Prior to joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Recorded on the 2nd of April 2025