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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.

Commission, Germany agree road toll compromise
Photo EC (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission and Germany finally reached agreement Thursday on a solution to end a long-running legal dispute over the planned introduction…

EU plans EUR 5 billion defence fund
The EU Commission set out proposals Wednesday to strengthen Member States’ joint defence capabilities, defence spending efficiency and a EUR 5 billion European…