The Council on 30 of july adopted a decision amending the Ukraine Support Mechanism and its associated Ukraine Plan. The Ukraine Plan sets out a roadmap of ambitious reforms that Ukraine must carry out before disbursements are made under the Mechanism. The amendments provide for additional funding of €8.3 billion for 2026, to be provided […]
The Commission is inviting comments on the proposed amendments to the regional state aid guidelines
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its proposal to amend the Guidelines on regional state aid in order to keep them up to date. The proposed amendments The guidelines set out the legal framework governing the granting of state aid for regional development and territorial cohesion. […]
The Commission approves €74 million in Spanish state aid to support shipping companies affected by rising fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a Spanish state aid scheme worth €74 million to support shipping companies affected by rising fuel prices due to the crisis in the Middle East. The scheme has been approved under the Temporary Framework for State Aid in Response to the Middle East Crisis (METSAF), adopted by the Commission on […]
The entry and exit system has been fully operational since 10 April 2026. Who is exempt?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external border crossing points within the Schengen area since 10 April 2026. Designed to modernise border management and enhance the EU’s security, the system has recorded more than 145 million entries and exits since its launch. The EES applies to non-EU nationals travelling to the Schengen […]
EU countries have approved the UK’s involvement to help meet Ukraine’s urgent defence needs
On 22 July, EU countries approved the UK’s participation in the loan to support Ukraine, a €90 billion package to help meet Ukraine’s most pressing needs in 2026 and 2027 as it continues to face Russia’s war of aggression. “The EU’s solidarity with Ukraine is a key priority of the Irish Presidency. Today’s approval reflects […]
Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034: The Council agrees on a negotiating position on EU support for migration, border management and internal security
On 15 July, the Council agreed on its partial negotiating position on the regulation establishing EU financial support for migration, border management and visas, and internal security for the period 2028–2034. These financial instruments will help Member States to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum, ensure the efficient management of the EU’s external borders […]
The Commission and the United Kingdom sign the EU–UK Agreement on Gibraltar
The European Commission and the United Kingdom have signed on July 14th the EU–UK Agreement on Gibraltar. This Agreement, which will enter into force provisionally on 15 July 2026, is the result of more than four years of negotiations and completes the legal framework for relations between the EU and the UK following the UK’s […]
The Commission is updating the scope of digital products and tools to support the implementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation
On 13 July, the Commission adopted two measures to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will begin to apply by the end of December. A Delegated Act updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the Regulation, while an Implementing Act sets out the functioning of the Information System for submitting due diligence statements […]
Digital euro: green light for negotiations
On July 18th, the European Parliament backed the start of talks with the Council on the proposal for a digital euro, to ensure secure payments and reduce reliance on providers outside the EU. With 416 votes in favour, 169 against and 22 abstentions, Parliament authorised the opening of interinstitutional negotiations on the creation of the […]