The European Commission has proposed that the EU’s annual budget for 2027 be set at €200 billion (in commitment appropriations). The draft budget also takes into account the conclusions of the mid-term review of cohesion policy for 2021–2027. Member States are encouraged to use these resources for the Union’s new priorities in the areas of […]
The EU is allocating nearly €2.8 billion to support financial stability and reform initiatives in Ukraine
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. This is the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine Facility, the EU’s key instrument for supporting Ukraine’s recovery, its reform programme and its progress towards […]
Ukraine: 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. On Wednesday, theCommittee on Foreign Affairs adopted, by 54 votes to 17 with 5 abstentions, a report assessing the latest developments in Ukraine and its progress on […]
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, […]
The Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine, paving the way for macro-financial assistance under the loan facility for Ukraine
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis,on behalf of the Commission, today signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine, which will underpin the forthcoming macro-financial assistance under the Ukraine Support Loan. This follows formal approval by the participating Member States in the Macro-Financial Assistance Committee on 18 May. The Memorandum of Understanding sets out the key parameters for the […]
The European Union is taking measures to ensure accountability for Russia’s war against Ukraine
The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, has acceded to the Expanded Partial Agreement of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a document setting out the institutional, financial and administrative arrangements of the Special Tribunal. Following this decision, participating states and organisations will be able to ratify the Convention, […]
The EU, Ukraine, Canada and their partners are joining forces to return Ukrainian children who have been forcibly removed and illegally deported
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 […]