Following Armenia’s recent general elections, the European Union has strengthened its support for the country at a meeting to boost the EU-Armenia partnership, trade and connectivity.
The European Commission is to invest EUR 1.07 billion in 57 new EDF projects covering the European Drone Defence Initiative, the Eastern Flank Watch, the European Air Shield and the European Space Shield.
The EU and UK have enabled the UK’s association in 2027 to Erasmus+, the EU programme for promoting education, training, youth, and sport.
The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections in two Member States at the premises of a company active in the chocolate confectionery sector.
The EU exported €366.2 billion worth of medicinal and pharmaceutical products in 2025, importing €145.7 billion, according to Eurostat, resulting in a record trade surplus of €220.5 billion.
EU Council and Parliament negotiators have reached a political agreement on new measures to counter the negative effects of the global steel surplus including lower import quotas and increased custom duties.
As of 10 April, the EU’s new border management system is officially fully operational at all external border crossing points of the EU, except for Cyprus and Ireland.
