EIB provides €16.5m for new public transport in war-torn cities of Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced €16.5 million in EU-backed funding to renew urban public transport in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk,…
European Council: Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference
"We also discussed our relations with the United States of America – they remain one of our closest partners. And…
Main results of the European Council on 19 December 2024
EU leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU in the world, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues.…
EU Commission releases €18.1 billion in financial assistance for Ukraine
The European Commission yesterday took the decision to make available a €18.1 billion Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan for Ukraine. The…
NATO Secretary General commends Vilnius for defence production, support to Ukraine
Brussels, 18 December 2024 Also avilable in: French and Ukrainian NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte...
European Council: Speech by President von der Leyen at the EU Parliament Plenary
Preparing for the European Council meeting on 19 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained the agenda…
EU General Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council today approved conclusions on enlargement covering the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova,…
Agenda of the European Council, 19 December 2024 (updated 18/12)
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the EU in the world, the...
Ukraine: EIB and State Bureau of Investigation to safeguard EIB investments
The EIB is stepping up cooperation with Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to safeguard EU financial interests in Ukraine from fraud,…
S&D President Iratxe García: We will do whatever it takes for Ukraine to win this war
President García travelled to Ukraine with a delegation of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament to meet with…
Ukraine Facility: EU Council approves 2nd payment of close to €4.1bn
Ukraine will soon receive close to €4.1 billion in funds after the Council greenlighted the second regular payment of grants…
Joint Action Day: Frontex teams up with 12 countries to crack down on smugglers
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led 12 European countries and international partners in a coordinated effort to…
NATO Foreign Ministers discuss situation in Ukraine and the Middle East
Meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, NATO Foreign Ministers welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a discussion on…
Meeting between German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Strengthening air defense, advancing defense support, and collaborating on joint weapons production were at the forefront of discussions between Ukraine's…
Summit on Food Security: Address by EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski
"In the face of conflict, we must call on a spirit of co-operation. Russia wants to divide us, and to use food as…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Defence, 19 November 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council in its defence configuration discussed EU support to Ukraine and defence readiness and preparedness. Dive…
President Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves to make the next year the year of peace
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s…
EU Parliament holds special session with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
On Tuesday at 11.00, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy will address MEPs from Ukraine in a special...
Ukraine’s recovery and energy resilience at COP29: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"In the energy sector, up to two thirds of Ukraine's energy facilities was destroyed and over 9GW in power generation…
Overview of Sweden’s support to Ukraine’s path towards the EU
Sweden is assisting Ukraine in its efforts to implement the necessary reforms and align with EU regulations. This is broad…
EU Commissioner Simson attends COP29 to boost renewables and support for Ukraine
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson will be in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 14 and 15 November to take part in the…
EU launches call for businesses to invest in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction
At today’s first "European Union - Ukraine Investment Conference" organised by the EU and the Government of Ukraine in Warsaw,…
Poland: Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell with Foreign Minister Sikorski
"At the next Foreign Affairs Council, we have to study what are the needs of the Ukrainians to continue defending themselves;…
Russian atrocities in Chernihiv oblast: Press remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell
"Today candidate and tomorrow member of the European Union. This will be the best way for us to support Ukraine…
Ukraine: EU Council extends mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission
The EU Council today adopted a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of…
Main results of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 5 November 2024
The EU Council reached an agreement on the VAT for the digital age package, discussed the implementation of the Recovery…
North Korea: Update by EU HR Borrell on the deployment of troops to Russia
"The DPRK has been providing weapons and ammunition to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. The…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
EU Commission welcomes higher electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova
The EU Commission welcomes today’s confirmation by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Continental Europe that the electricity export capacity to…
Fight against impunity: MEPs discuss international justice in The Hague
Members of the EU Parliament will meet with representatives of the International Court of Justice, Eurojust, the International Criminal Court…
EP Defence Subcommittee in Kyiv: Immediately lift restrictions on use of Western weapons
EP Committee members underlined the need to remove the current restrictions on the use of all weapons provided to Ukraine,…
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine on 24 October 2024
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost the connection to its only remaining 330 kilovolt (kV) back-up power line for…
EU statement on reports about North Korea sending troops to fight for Russia
The European Union is deeply alarmed by reports that the DPRK is sending troops to participate in Russia’s illegal war…
EU Council greenlights up to €35bn assistance and G7 loan mechanism for Ukraine
The EU Council today adopted a financial assistance package to Ukraine, including an exceptional macro-financial assistance (MFA) loan of up…
EU, UNDP, and UNFPA support Community Resilience Centre in Kremenchuk, Ukraine
The centre will organize events to raise legal awareness, encourage youth volunteering, and help veterans and their families reintegrate.
EU Parliament approves up to €35bn loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets
Strasbourg, 22 October 2024 The new loan is the EU’s contribution to the G7 support...
Ukraine: IMF Executive Board completes 5th Extended Fund Facility review
The IMF Board today completed the Fifth Review of the extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine,…