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The EU Member States at an informal summit adopted the final key piece of legislation underpinning a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, allowing the Commission to begin disbursements as soon as possible in the second quarter of 2026.

MEPs present dieselgate first findings

Photo by Ruben de Rijcke (BRUSSELS) – Evidence from the first draft report from the European Parliament’s committee into dieselgate, published Monday, reports shortcomings in Member State enforcement of EU…

EU reaffirms strong support for Ukraine
Photo EU Council (BRUSSELS) – The EU reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Monday, reiterating its refusal to recognise the “illegal annexation of…

EU formally extends sanctions against Russia
The European Union prolonged economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy by a further six months on Monday, continuing its response to the…

Europe's Galileo satnav system goes live

galileo-Photo © ESA Pierre Carril (BRUSSELS) – Europe’s satellite navigation system Galileo goes live for public authorities and businesses on Thursday, with the promise of accurate, fast and more reliable…

EU summit condemns Russia, Iran over Aleppo

Brita Haj Hassan, Mayor of East Aleppo – Photo EU Council (BRUSSELS) -The EU summit strongly condemned the continued assault on Aleppo by the Syrian regime and its Russian and…