On 11 May, representatives of the European Union, together with Ukraine and Canada, organised a ‘High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children’. This initiative was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in her 2025 State of the Union address. President von der Leyen stated: […]
Eurobarometer shows great majority of Europeans see benefits from EU membership and the EU as a pillar of stability and security
Published ahead of Europe Day, the new Eurobarometer survey shows nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. In a challenging global context, Europeans increasingly see the EU as a source of stability, alongside record-high backing for a common defence and security policy. Three quarters of respondents (75%) say they feel they […]
The European Commission is partnering with the European Defence Agency on BraveTech EU
The European Commission and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed a Contribution Agreement to launch the second phase of theBraveTech EU initiative. This marks a significant step forward in EU-supported defence innovation. Under this agreement, the EDA will receive €35 million to implement the next phase of the programme. BraveTech EU, announced on 11 […]
EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine is unwavering. This package puts further pressure on Russia to engage in negotiations and do so on terms acceptable for Ukraine. Every day of further Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian […]
The EU, Ukraine and Canada will co-host a high-level meeting on the return of Ukrainian children
The EU, together with Ukraine and Canada, will co-host a high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on 11 May in Brussels. On this occasion, the President of the European Commission, Ursulavon der Leyen,stated:“Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has cost more than territory and lives: it has stolen childhoods. […]
Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production
Last April 1st, the European Commission took preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to approve the overall amount of the EU’s support […]
President von der Leyen and President Costa travel to Kyiv on the 4th anniversary of the invasion
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, travelled to Kyiv on 23 February together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite its limited territorial gains and enormous losses, Russia continues to wage its illegal and unprovoked […]
Europol support for Ukraine and entries in the Schengen Information System
Europol is committed to ensuring the accuracy of information about our mission and activities. As an EU public agency, we operate within a clearly defined framework and are subject to strict oversight. We are committed to maintaining transparency, allowing scrutiny of our work and being accountable. We therefore consider it our duty to support the […]
Commission supports the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Strengthening the prosperity and resilience of these regions is not only an expression of EU solidarity in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but also a strategic investment in Europe’s security, competitiveness, […]