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The signing of the Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community: Paul van Zeeland, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs; Joseph Bech, Luxembourgish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Wine growing; Joseph Meurice, Belgian Minister for Foreign Trade; Carlo Sforza, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs; Robert Schuman, French Minister for Foreign Affairs; Konrad Adenauer, German Federal Chancellor; Dirk Stikker, Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Johannes van den Brink
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On April 18 we celebrate 75 years since the signing of the Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, the Treaty that ultimately led to the creation of the European Union. Take a look at why it came about and what were its intentions.

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A teacher and student monitoring data on a screen
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Over 10 million workers, including 3.9 million in 2025 alone, have benefited from upskilling initiatives under the EU’s Pact for Skills since its launch in 2020. The pact prioritises training in digital, green, and sector specific skills, reflecting Europe's most pressing labour market needs.

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Internet security for children - Smartphone
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The EU has developed a user-friendly age verification app to protect children online. It can be set up using a passport or ID card, allowing users to prove their age when accessing online services. The app is anonymous, works on any device, and is fully open source. It will be available soon.

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