Today, the European Commission presented its Opinions on the application for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova as invited by the Council. Today’s Opinions are based on the Commission’s assessment in light of the three sets of criteria to join the EU agreed by the European Council: political criteria, economic […]
Kremlin Hate Speech Incites War Crimes in Ukraine
After years of collecting, analysing and archiving examples of Russian disinformation on the EUvsDisinfo platform, they have come to expect a certain degree of bombast and unpredictability from pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets. Sure, the overall course of disinformation and propaganda is clear, with the same narratives playing out time and time again, like a broken record. […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is aggravating the global food crisis
What is causing the food crisis? Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving food prices up to an all-time high. Global agricultural commodity prices have been constantly rising since mid-2020 against the backdrop of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, soaring fertiliser and energy prices and a global deterioration of macroeconomic conditions. Russia’s military aggression against […]
Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 13 June 2022: Main results
Agriculture Discussion on the market situation, especially following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia On the basis of the European Council conclusions, ministers recalled the importance of effective coordination measures at international level to ensure a global response to food security. The ability to move stored grain out of Ukraine before the next harvest is […]
Statement by President von der Leyen with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the occasion of her visit to Kyiv
Thank you very much Mr President, dear Volodymyr, Thank you for your words and thank you for welcoming me for the second time now here in Kyiv. I am deeply touched and humbled by the strength and the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Two months after my first visit, we see that the brutal fighting continues in the east and in the south. But I […]
EU sets up €20 million support for Ukrainian start-ups
The European Commission has launched an ambitious €20 million action to support the Ukrainian innovation community. Through a targeted amendment of the 2022 European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, the new initiative will support at least 200 Ukrainian deep tech start-ups with up to €60,000 each. In addition, the EIC will offer non-financial support, such as business […]
EU supports ICC investigation Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The European Commission has launched a new project, under its Foreign Policy Instrument, to support the investigation capacities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with €7.25 million. This project, which was first announced by HRVP in Kyiv, is part of the EU’s efforts to fight impunity for international crimes globally. In particular, it will […]
Main results of the Special meeting of the European Council – May 2022 (Day 2)
On the second day of the summit, they were joined by Chairperson of the African Union, Macky Sall, via video conference during the discussion on food security. Solidarity lanes The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is having a direct impact on global food security and affordability. The European Council called on Russia to: end its attacks on transport […]
Metsola on Ukraine: We need to disentangle ourselves from Russian energy
Roberta Metsola called on EU leaders to commit to long-term engagement when it comes to Ukraine, including securing energy independence for the EU. The Parliament President was speaking at the beginning of a European summit on 30 May dedicated to discussing the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Although public opinion is currently in favour […]