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The EU plans to present a negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU next week, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis says.

The maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza for the transportation of humanitarian aid is expected to open on Sunday, March 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

In March, the European Commission will inspect the Polish consulates in Guangzhou (China) and Manila (Philippines) to check compliance with Schengen visa rules in connection with the "visa scandal" involving alleged corruption and fraud.

In March 2024, Ukraine expects to receive a negotiating framework for EU accession from the European Commission. The Ukrainian government has implemented the necessary recommendations.

Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk expressed hope to receive €4. 5 billion from the EU's €50 billion program for Ukraine in March during a meeting with European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis.

The Polish Sejm adopts a resolution calling on the European Commission to impose sanctions on imports of Russian and Belarusian agricultural products to the EU.

Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine as it bravely repels Russia's brutal and illegal aggression and defends Ukraine's future in Europe.

Pornhub, Xvideos, and Stripchat have sued the EU to challenge new content moderation obligations under the Digital Services Act, which classifies them as "very large online platforms" requiring stricter rules to combat illegal and harmful content.

Ursula von der Leyen, the current President of the European Commission, has been confirmed as the leading candidate of the European People's Party in the upcoming European elections.

Putin is being prosecuted for war crimes and will face a military tribunal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

A Russian missile strike targeted the infrastructure of the Odesa port during Zelenskyy's official visit with the Greek Prime Minister, but did not hit the presidential motorcade, as falsely reported by Russian media.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns the russian missile strike on Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, which killed 5 people.

Next week, the European Commission will present new legislative proposals to reduce the burden on farmers and make existing Green Deal requirements more flexible.

Ukrainian lawmakers discussed land reform and the harmonization of agricultural policy with the EU during a meeting with European officials in preparation for Ukraine's EU membership evaluation.

Poland announces that the European Commission has agreed to revise the transportation agreement with Ukraine to meet the demands of Polish truckers.

The Latvian government has approved a €303 million plan to strengthen fortifications along its eastern border with russia and belarus as part of a joint Baltic defense line.

Estonia, France and Poland are calling on the European Commission to increase funding for the defense industry to speed up joint procurement and production of military equipment across Europe.

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU unveiled a €1. 5 billion plan to develop the continent's arms industry with the aim of increasing joint arms purchases between member states and reducing dependence on imports.

The European Commission has proposed to extend the Road Transport Agreement with Ukraine, allowing EU countries to temporarily suspend it under certain conditions.

The European Commission is preparing to propose measures to reorient the defense industry to increase production of military products for European defense in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The European Commission may submit a proposal to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense industry.

The German gas tariff on cross-border trade threatens EU energy solidarity and efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas.

Ukraine will not sign a new gas transit contract with russia, but is ready to facilitate transit through its pipelines if initiated by the European Union.

In March, the European Commission will present to the EU Council a framework for negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership.

The prime minister noted that Poland had heard Ukraine's messages on resolving the border crisis and was working on a five-point plan to unblock the border.

The European Commission has fined Apple EUR 1. 8 billion for violating antitrust laws due to the terms of use of the App Store, which disadvantaged competitors in the music streaming market and restricted users.

The European Commission will propose to allow Ukraine to join the EU's defense industry support program to help modernize Ukraine's military industry and bring it closer to EU membership.

Poland is working on a 5-step plan for Ukraine to resolve the border blockade caused by Polish farmers.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk proposes a resolution to ban Russian and Belarusian agricultural and food products in response to the conflict in Ukraine.

Ukraine expects the European Commission to present a framework for EU accession negotiations by March 12 based on Ukraine's progress in implementing reforms.