EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance advances joint development of drone defence systems
The EU Commission hosted the second board meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, bringing together 18 founding members to accelerate…
Merz and Magyar seek fresh start in relations amid EU budget disagreements
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on trade, energy and…
EU Council extends Ukraine military training mission until 2028 with €300m budget
The EU Council has extended the EU Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM Ukraine) until November 2028, allocating nearly €300 million. The…
Eurojust strengthens international cooperation on accountability for crimes in Ukraine
Visits by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to Eurojust highlighted efforts to investigate…
EU and partners advance talks on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and prosperity
The EU Commission hosted talks with Ukraine, the U.S., European partners, NATO and the World Bank to develop scenarios for…
EPC proposes gradual integration of Ukrainian agriculture into EU policies
The European Policy Centre recommends a gradual approach to integrating Ukraine's agricultural sector into the EU, balancing accession ambitions with…
EU Commission proposes €45 billion in support for Ukraine in 2027
The EU Commission has proposed allocating the remaining €45 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan for 2027, including €31.7 billion…
EU Parliament calls for naval operation in Black Sea after Russian attacks
The European Parliament has urged the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea following deadly Russian attacks…
Ukraine seeks to expand joint weapons production with German defence companies
At the first German-Ukrainian Defence and Security Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Anna Gvozdiar called for deeper industrial…
EU opens 17 more accession chapters with Ukraine on market and competitiveness
The EU and Ukraine have opened accession negotiations on two further clusters covering the internal market and competitiveness and inclusive…
EU and Ukraine strengthen cyber defence cooperation with new CERT agreement
The EU and Ukraine agreed to deepen cybersecurity cooperation at their fifth Cyber Dialogue. A new arrangement between their Computer…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 12 October 2026
Meeting in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers approved nearly 1,600 sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and discussed Ukraine's financing needs,…
EU Council imposes record sanctions on Russia, targeting 1,646 individuals and entities
The EU Council has adopted its largest-ever round of Russia sanctions listings, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities linked to the…
EU and UK leaders to discuss security and strategic cooperation at November summit
EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will host UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the second EU-UK…
EU defence ministers prioritise Ukraine air defence and strengthen readiness
EU defence ministers put Ukraine’s air defence at the centre of their meeting, reviewing €28.3bn in procurement plans and the…
EU Council clears nearly €3 billion payment to Ukraine as Norway joins Ukraine Facility
Ukraine is set to receive the eighth payment under the EU’s Ukraine Facility after meeting ten further reform targets. Nearly…
EU Commissioner Kubilius visits Netherlands for defence and military mobility talks
Andrius Kubilius will discuss defence readiness and support for Ukraine with Dutch officials, then visit the Port of Rotterdam to…
Vienna Institute wiiw calls for Marshall Plan for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Rebuilding Ukraine could strengthen Europe’s industry, energy security and defence, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies argues. It calls…
Finland and Ukraine sign drone deal for joint development and manufacturing
The agreement opens the way for Finnish and Ukrainian industries to share technology, develop drones and pursue joint production. It…
Eurojust assesses impact of landmark ECtHR ruling on Russia’s war in Ukraine
A new Eurojust report examines how the landmark judgment by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the inter-State…
SOTEU 2026: Von der Leyen outlines EU security overhaul and associate status for Canada
In her 2026 State of the Union address, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes opening a path to…
EU Commission hosts first meeting of EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
The Alliance is an industry-led initiative which will strengthen Europe's and Ukraine's security by accelerating the development and production of…
Canada and Ukraine launch 100-year partnership centred on drones, defence and energy
Mark Carney and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have launched a 100-year partnership centred on joint drone production, air defence and defence-industrial cooperation.…
Frozen Russian state asset revenues for Ukraine: EU General Court dismisses Hungary’s challenge
The EU General Court dismissed Hungary’s action against the EPF Committee decision allocating the first instalment of extraordinary revenues from…
Germany escalates response to Russian drone threat in Leipzig while Putin rejects accusations
Germany has blamed Russia for the Leipzig hybrid attack and announced new diplomatic, migration, intelligence and sanctions measures. Foreign Minister…