European Union

The Council is approving UK participation in the EU’s Ukraine support loan framework to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence needs in the face of continued Russian aggression. 

The Council imposed restrictive measures on one individual and five entities, that are part of the Russian military-industrial complex, and are involved in drone manufacturing.  

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the inaugural session of the People’s Assembly in Syria.

The Council appointed Mr. Antero Lopes as head of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo), from 10 August 2026 to 14 June 2027.

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the EU on International Criminal Justice Day.

Council greenlights signature and provisional application of EU agreement with Andorra and San Marino.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1542 of 3 July 2026 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

Austria is held up as a model for disease-modifying treatment. A leading carer asks who can actually reach it – and what happens to those who cannot

In today's edition: Ukraine loan, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, GCAP

In today's edition: flamingo revolution, Monique Barbut, electrifying debate

France, Italy, Germany, Portugal all chipped away at the measures, designed to pile pressure on Russia

In today's edition: US DMA rage, OpenAI cyber attack, child safety

In today's edition: sugar tax, microplastics, outdoor vaping

In today's edition: EFSA, Ukraine, CAP budget

Rosatom has been exempted from the successive rounds of EU sanctions imposed against Russia

MACRON ET LES RITUELS DU POUVOIR (1/5) - Le président n’a jamais hésité à recourir à ce format de diffusion massive, qui reste incontournable en temps de crise, malgré l’affaiblissement de la télévision traditionnelle.

Also, in Thursday’s edition: Russia sanctions, Sahel, remigration

Profitability, not politics, is pushing European capital out of China. India is the logical destination