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European Union

Political and economic union
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union created after World War II to ensure peace and economic cooperation on the European continent. It evolved from the European Economic Community, founded in 1957, and was officially established as the European Union in 1993 with the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty, guided by the values of democracy, freedom, equality, and the rule of law. The EU is the largest trading bloc in the world, actively works to protect the environment, and plays an important global role in promoting peace and development.
1957
Founding of the European Economic Community, which promoted economic integration
1985
Signing of the Schengen Agreement, which laid the foundation for free movement without border controls
1986
Adoption of the Single European Act, which laid the groundwork for the creation of a single market
1993
Official creation of the European Union by the Maastricht Treaty
1993
Launch of the single internal market, ensuring the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people
2002
Introduction of euro banknotes and coins as a single currency for many member states
2004
Largest enlargement, with ten new member states joining, contributing to peace and stability
2012
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its long-standing work in promoting peace and reconciliation in Europe
2022
Granting Ukraine candidate status for accession, confirming its European perspective
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The Biden administration intends to veto a bill that would allow aid only to Israel

The Biden administration intends to veto a Republican-backed bill that would allocate $14 billion in aid to Israel alone, excluding Ukraine from the package.

Politics • February 6, 07:54 AM • 28908 views
Scholz and Attal argue over EU-MERCOSUR trade deal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expressed their differences over the conclusion of the EU trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur during a press conference in Berlin.

Economy • February 6, 04:44 AM • 116919 views
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv to discuss security and EU support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:41 AM • 37078 views
A historic decision: European Parliament and Council approve the establishment of a EUR 50 billion Ukraine Fund

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have agreed to establish a €50 billion Ukraine Fund over the next four years to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernization efforts.

Economy • February 6, 04:27 AM • 30566 views
EU urged to support mandatory sorting of mixed household waste

Mandatory sorting of mixed household waste is the only way to meet EU recycling targets, according to business and environmental groups.

News of the World • February 6, 01:05 AM • 24614 views
Ukraine holds third round of talks with the Netherlands on bilateral agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and the Netherlands held talks in Kyiv on bilateral security guarantees and discussed a revised draft agreement. The participants noted the progress made and agreed on a schedule of further actions to finalize the bilateral agreement.

Politics • February 5, 07:44 PM • 37813 views
EU High Representative Borrell announces visit to Kyiv

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell announced his visit to Kyiv, but did not provide any details. Speaking about the EU's military assistance to Ukraine, Borrell once again called on the EU countries to do everything possible in this regard.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:07 PM • 108294 views
Refined Russian oil continues to flow to Britain through a loophole - BBC

The United Kingdom continues to indirectly import millions of barrels of Russian oil each year through petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in countries such as India, which are then exported to the UK, undermining Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil revenues.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:30 PM • 100600 views
Poland promises "zero tolerance" to those who illegally trade in Ukrainian agricultural products

The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Poland promised to severely punish farmers who violate the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

Economy • February 5, 03:59 PM • 33790 views
"It depends on the EU countries when Ukraine will be among them." Zelensky on joining the EU

President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine has made enough reforms to join the EU and has implemented some reforms that even existing EU members lack, although he admits that there is still much work to be done.

Politics • February 5, 01:48 PM • 20166 views
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Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister said what stage Ukraine is at in terms of screening legislation by the EU

Ukraine is moving faster than other EU candidates in the screening process.

Politics • February 5, 12:17 PM • 253726 views
Head of EU Diplomacy in Warsaw: to discuss foreign and security policy priorities "from Ukraine to the Middle East"

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is in Warsaw to discuss foreign and security policy priorities, including Ukraine and the Middle East, with his Polish counterparts.

Politics • February 5, 10:09 AM • 23905 views
Choosing a sommelier or the results of a comparative tasting of Ukrainian and imported wines of the mass market segment

Choosing a sommelier or the results of a comparative tasting of Ukrainian and imported wines of the mass market segment.

Business News • February 5, 09:55 AM • 83621 views
The 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia does not include bans on aluminum imports - media

The new EU sanctions package does not include a ban on exports of aluminum or other Russian goods, but instead focuses on adding hundreds of individuals and entities to sanctions lists.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:28 AM • 27537 views
G7 considers using Russian assets as collateral to raise funds for Ukraine - Bloomberg

The G7 and the EU discuss a plan to use more than $250 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:20 AM • 28753 views
Finnish company to increase ammunition production fivefold amid Russia's war against Ukraine

A Finnish ammunition factory will increase production of artillery shells fivefold this year due to high demand from the Ukrainian army, which is defending itself against Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:36 AM • 25376 views
Journalist: 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia will be the weakest of all

On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU plans to impose its weakest package of sanctions on about 250 Russian individuals and entities.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 07:03 PM • 114332 views
Poland announces increased checks and inspections on the border with Ukraine

Poland announces increased checks and inspections of goods from Ukraine at border crossings to protect domestic agriculture.

Politics • February 4, 01:24 PM • 103393 views
"If you want peace, prepare for war": EU chief of diplomacy calls on allies to increase military spending to support Ukraine

EU chief of diplomacy calls on allies to increase military spending to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:39 PM • 103584 views
Romanian government reaches agreement with farmers and transporters to end protests

The Romanian government has signed an agreement with farmers and carriers to set up an interagency commission to analyze their demands and find solutions.

Economy • February 3, 09:19 AM • 32388 views
The US Senate proposes to impose sanctions against Hungary

The chairman of a US Senate committee proposes sanctions against Hungary and its Prime Minister Viktor Orban for undermining the unity of the EU and NATO.

News of the World • February 3, 01:24 AM • 34559 views
Politico: Czech Republic urges allies to buy shells for Ukraine outside the EU

The Czech Republic called on its allies to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU due to the low level of shell production in Europe to meet Ukraine's needs.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:09 AM • 103815 views
By March, the EU will deliver 52% of the promised one million shells to Ukraine

According to EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the EU will deliver 52% of the promised one million artillery shells to Ukraine by March.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 11:28 PM • 100903 views
Kostin: Ukraine has documented more than 120 thousand war crimes as a result of Russian invasion

Ukraine has documented more than 120,000 war crimes committed by Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 04:06 PM • 24001 views
The government explained the importance of the EUR 50 billion support program for Ukraine approved by the EU

The EU has approved a new €50 billion support program over four years to help Ukraine secure financial stability and implement priority social and defense programs.

Economy • February 2, 03:33 PM • 30089 views
Orban explains why he did not block the EU's allocation of 50 billion euros to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban explained that he did not block the EU's allocation of 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine because EU leaders would have sent the money anyway, including the money belonging to Hungarians.

Politics • February 2, 03:20 PM • 24773 views
IMF warns that European governments may regret supporting protesting farmers

The IMF Managing Director said that European governments should be more resistant to demands to increase financial support for protesting farmers.

News of the World • February 2, 03:12 PM • 23184 views
Hungarian farmers announce new protests on the border with Ukraine

Next week, Hungarian farmers plan to protest on the border with Ukraine against the extension of the EU's preferential trade regime for Kyiv.

Economy • February 2, 01:29 PM • 24183 views
Tusk's government intends to cancel court cases against EU climate change policies

Poland withdraws lawsuits against EU climate change policy filed by the previous Law and Justice government.

News of the World • February 2, 01:02 PM • 22679 views
External financing will slowly decline - NBU

According to the National Bank of Ukraine, in 2024, international financial support for Ukraine will remain at a high level of about USD 37 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 11:19 AM • 57140 views