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The European Union is discussing how to avoid Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels is looking for ways to circumvent the veto needed to open and conclude negotiations.
Google is facing a wave of civil lawsuits in Europe worth more than 12 billion euros. The company denies any grounds for the lawsuits.
The European Commission is considering changes to sustainability rules to make it easier to attract private investment in the defense industry. This should stimulate arms production in Europe.
The European Union plans to ban these vessels from entering EU ports and using European maritime services. Sanctions are also expected against captains, 54 companies and 14 individuals.
EU leaders demand that the European Commission introduce large-scale sanctions against the oil and financial sectors of Russia. Sanctions will be imposed if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire.
EU ministers stressed that negotiations with Russia are possible only after a ceasefire, but Putin ignores the deadline. Zelenskyy will wait for the Russian president in Turkey.
European allies of Ukraine are considering blocking Nord Stream 2 if Moscow refuses a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. The EU may also double the number of vessels on the sanctions list for transporting Russian oil.
The head of the European Commission supported a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU is ready to impose tough sanctions against Russia in case of violation of the truce.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Trump has influence on Ukraine for negotiations, but Kyiv is not ready. He expressed hope for Trump's mediation for the flexibility of the Kyiv regime.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine in the coming weekend. He discussed this issue with allies and stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine.
A step towards formalizing the tribunal will be taken at the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Technical work on draft legal instruments has been completed.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the EU White Paper opens up new opportunities for Ukraine's integration into European security policy. This became known after a meeting with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius.
The European Commission has begun consultations on countermeasures and is preparing for proceedings in the WTO because of US duties. American bourbon and wine, as well as steel scrap and chemical products from the EU, are under threat.
The European Parliament voted to renew the suspension of tariffs and quotas on steel imports from Ukraine. The European Commission is working on a long-term solution for trade.
EU countries are considering redirecting €400 billion from regional aid funds to the defense industry. The funds will go to bomb shelters, military-civilian technologies and military infrastructure.
The European Parliament has supported changing the protection status of wolves in the EU, downgrading it to "protected" to give countries more flexibility. States are obliged to ensure the conservation status of the wolf and can take stricter measures.
Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and ACER Director Christian Zinglersen discussed the integration of Ukraine's energy system into EU markets. Ukraine plans to adopt the necessary package of laws this year and fully implement the changes from 2027.
The European Commission has sent the draft 17th package of sanctions against Russia to EU countries. It includes restrictions on the export of chemical substances and pressure on the shadow fleet.
The European Commission stated that without China's support, Russia would not be able to wage war against Ukraine on such a scale. The EU-China summit, scheduled for July, is an opportunity to develop relations with Beijing.
Robert Fico stated that a complete abandonment of Russian energy carriers would harm the competitiveness of both the EU and Slovakia. He rejected this idea at the negotiations.
Ursula von der Leyen said that a bad deal with Russia could provoke it to new aggression. A just peace presupposes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen called for speeding up Ukraine's accession to the EU, calling it a guarantee of peace. The EU is working to open the first cluster of accession negotiations in 2025.
Friedrich Merz has been elected Chancellor of Germany. The NATO Secretary General and EU leaders congratulated him, emphasizing the importance of leadership for European security and cooperation between countries.
The European Commission has presented the REPowerEU plan for complete energy independence from Russia. It is planned to gradually remove Russian oil, gas and nuclear energy from EU markets.
Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.
The head of the European Commission criticized Trump for suppressing science and urged scientists to choose Europe. She announced a program worth 500 million euros to attract foreign researchers.
Anthony Albanese has become Prime Minister of Australia again, his party has won a majority in parliament. Opposition leader Dutton has conceded defeat in the election.
The European Commission stated that it always seeks to coordinate sanctions against Russia with the United States.
The European Union intends to increase purchases of American goods by 50 billion euros to resolve trade differences. However, the EU will not agree to maintaining US tariffs as a fair solution.
Marta Kos declared her support for the opening of Cluster 1 for Ukraine and Moldova in the EU. The European Commission positively assesses Ukraine's progress in reforms for accession.