The European Commission has allocated nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine to support its financing needs and maintain public administration, as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. European Union and Ukraine flags outside the Europa Building in Brussels in February 2024. Image: @EUCouncil / X This is the seventh disbursement under […]
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EU-Western Balkans Summit highlights enlargement as a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, stability and security
Last June 5, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola joined leaders from Member States and the six Western Balkan partners at the EU-Western Balkans Summit. The Summit was hosted by Montenegro in Tivat. Leaders took stock of […]
Read MoreUkraine: MEPs welcome reform efforts amid the ongoing war
MEPs are optimistic about the reforms linked to EU accession carried out by the Ukrainian government, and insist that Ukrainians must determine the terms for peace with Russia. European Union and Ukraine flags outside the Europa Building in Brussels in February 2024. Image: @EUCouncil / X On Wednesday, theCommittee on Foreign Affairs adopted, by 54 […]
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The Spring 2026 European Semester package sets out a roadmap for promoting economic resilience and social cohesion across the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2026 Spring Package of the European Semester. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the package sets out policy guidelines for Member States, with a particular focus on strengthening competitiveness, strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and EU cohesion, whilst maintaining fiscal sustainability. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester provides […]
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Local leaders from the EU and Ukraine call for stronger partnerships at the Kyiv summit
On 26 May, the European Committee of the Regions joined Ukrainian and European local leaders in Kyiv to highlight the vital role played by cities and regions in ensuring that Ukraine remains resilient in the face of Russian attacks, as well as their importance in the country’s recovery and integration into the EU. The meeting, […]
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The EU and Vietnam are strengthening their cooperation in science, technology and innovation
The European Commission and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology have signed a letter of intent to strengthen cooperation in science, technology and innovation. This initiative is expected to deepen collaboration between researchers, universities, start-ups, industry and public institutions. Signed during Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva’s mission to Hanoi, the letter of intent forms part of the […]
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Commissioner Kos is visiting Kosovo to reaffirm his support for the country’s EU prospects
On Friday 15 May, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, was in Pristina on her first official visit to Kosovo. This visit underlines the EU’s unwavering support for Kosovo’s European perspective and the need for swift and decisive reforms to advance its European integration. During the visit, Commissioner Kos met with Acting President Albulena Haxhiu […]
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The EU and Syria meet to strengthen their relations and cooperation
Today, 11 May, the European Union and the Syrian Transitional Authorities will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels to strengthen relations between the EU and Syria and discuss ways to support Syria’s socio-economic recovery, reconstruction and long-term stability. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the EU opened a new chapter in its relations with […]
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The EU is coordinating a response to address the situation regarding jet fuel supplies caused by the conflict in the Middle East
The meeting of the Oil Coordination Group brought together experts from the European Commission, EU member states and the Energy Community Secretariat to discuss the state of oil supply security in Europe and how best to coordinate at EU level whilst the conflict in the Middle East continues. Whilst there is currently no fuel shortage […]
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