Joint statement by EU HR Kaja Kallas and the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee
The Parties discussed recent developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and expressed their grave concern over the breakdown of the…
U.S. trade and Structured Dialogue: Remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič
"Turning to our network of Free Trade Agreements, which has a key role to play in boosting Europe's competitiveness. We…
EIB steps up financing for European security, defence, and critical raw materials
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and…
Read-out of the call between the leadership of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Türkiye, and UK
On Friday, European Council President António Costa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas had a…
White Book on European Defence: Speech by EU Commissioner Kubilius
EU Commissioner Kubilius said the EU is opening new defence investment channels, with €600 billion in national spending still unregulated.…
EU Commissioner McGrath visits Hungary to discuss rule of law
EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, is travelling to Budapest, Hungary next week,…
Remarks following the European Council: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the…
Ukraine: EU increases support for independent media by €10 million
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017.…
Fake invoices for hearing aids: Law enforcement strike against healthcare fraud network
An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol has dismantled a criminal network behind a large-scale healthcare subsidy fraud in…
Europol: Seven arrested for facilitating migrant smuggling across the English Channel
An operation involving authorities from Belgium and Germany, coordinated by Europol, targeted a migrant smuggling network active across the English…
MEPs back new financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan
The EU Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million…
European Council conclusions on the Middle East, oceans, and multilateralism
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, oceans and multilateralism. Delve into the details.
European Council conclusions on competitiveness, defence, security, and migration
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, European defence and security and migration.
European Council: Remarks of President Costa with UN Secretary-General Guterres
European Council President Costa said that the world is facing global challenges, including peace, climate change, and inequality. He stressed…
European defence: Speech by President von der Leyen at the Royal Danish Military Academy
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that while Europe has many competitive, world-leading defence companies and innovative SMEs,…
EP Committees approve Anti-Money Laundering Authority Executive Board
MEPs have greenlit the appointment of five candidates for the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Executive Board. Based in Frankfurt,…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses further €1bn under G7 loan backed by Russian proceeds
The EU Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid…
European Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said she proposed an initiative focused on providing Ukraine with the support President Zelenskyy had…
EP President Metsola at the European Council: We need to think bigger and act faster
Speaking to leaders, EU Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up…
HR/VP Kallas and Commissioner Kubilius on EU Defence and ReArm Europe
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and EU Commission Andrius Kubilius explain the context of their White Paper on the Future…
White Paper on Defence and ReArm Europe: Press remarks by EUHR Kaja Kallas
"The international order is undergoing changes of the magnitude not seen since 1945. This is a pivotal moment for European…
EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner meets Eurojust President Michael Schmid
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, learned about Eurojust’s unique role in the criminal justice system during…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 18 March 2025
The EU Council discussed draft conclusions for the upcoming European Council. Ministers then held an exchange of views on EU-UK…
Visa policy: new tool for tackling security concerns and rights violations
In future, EU short-term visas for non-EU nationals could be suspended over security concerns linked to hybrid threats and breaches…
EPP Group: European savings worth billions must no longer flow to the U.S.
According to MEP Markus Ferber (CSU, Germany), EPP Group’s Spokesperson in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, 300 billion euros…
EU leaders: “Erdoğan’s crackdown on political opponents must stop”
The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament condemns the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul and Erdoğan’s main…
EUDA and SCORE release drug testing data of wastewater in 128 European cities
EUDA and SCORE present new insights from Europe’s largest project monitoring drug use through wastewater analysis. The latest report, 'Wastewater…
Moldova: EU Council approves €1.9bn to support reforms and economic growth
The EU Council gave its final green light to setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a new instrument…
U.S. DARPA: Sharpening AI warfighting advantage on the battlefield
DARPA’s Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) aims to fill critical gaps in the Defense Department’s understanding of…
Europol report on the changing DNA and threats of organised crime in Europe
Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment, published today, reveals how the very DNA of crime is shifting. Explore how…
EU mobilises donor community to support Syria and the region with €5.8 billion
The overall figure includes the nearly €2.5 billion pledged by the EU Commission for 2025 and 2026. The total amount…
9th Brussels Conference on Syria: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Syria can become a country where everyone can speak their mind. With equal rights and representation for all – men…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 17 March 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Syria, Iran…
Nigeria endorses the U.S. Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Nigeria has conveyed to the United States of America its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following sustained engagement between the two states. The United States looks…
EU Council approves third Ukraine Facility payment of close to €3.5bn
Ukraine will soon receive approximately €3.5 billion after the EU Council approved a third payment of non-repayable grants and loans to Ukraine under the Ukraine…
5th EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly: Remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič
"The EU and the UK are like-minded partners. We have been working closely together on shared challenges, notably in response…
Standing with Syria: EU pledges €2.5bn to support Syria and the region
Demonstrating the EU's ongoing support, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is committing nearly €2.5 billion for 2025 and…
Dark Enlightenment: The ideology behind the Trump-Musk Administration
As Europe grapples with the evolving political landscape in the United States, the prevailing ideologies of key politicians and activists…
DR Congo: EU lists nine individuals and one entity for armed conflict and violence
Today, the EU Council imposed restrictive measures on nine individuals and one entity responsible for acts that constitute serious human rights violations…
ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda: EU Council adds one entity to autonomous list of sanctions
The EU Council decided today to add Al Azaim Media Foundation to the EU autonomous list of persons, groups, undertakings…
Russia and Belarus: EU Council adopts position on tariffs for agro-products and fertilisers
The EU Council has adopted its position, in view of negotiations with the European Parliament, on a regulation that will…
President Putin promises support to the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro
"For its part, Russia is doing and will continue to do everything possible to make our joint efforts in the trade and economic, scientific and technical, cultural and humanitarian…