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Recent developments involving the European Commission highlight significant challenges and initiatives concerning Ukraine. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's threat to the European Commission regarding sanctions underscores tensions over EU policies. European Commissioner Marta Kos's statement suggests Ukraine's EU accession by 2027 is unlikely, while the Commission plans significant financial assistance for Ukraine. Amid Hungary's controversial interactions with Russia, the Commission seeks clarity, emphasizing EU's stance on transparency and Ukraine's integration. Key actions include promoting energy security for Ukraine and addressing infrastructure damage from the conflict, showing the Commission's dedication to supporting Ukraine in various spheres.

What is the European Commission's stance on Ukraine's EU accession?

The European Commission has indicated that Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2027 might be unlikely, highlighting ongoing challenges such as legislative and anti-corruption reforms that need to be addressed for Ukraine to meet the necessary criteria for membership in the European Union.

How is the European Commission supporting Ukraine financially?

The European Commission has proposed providing significant financial aid, including a €90 billion loan, to support Ukraine. This assistance is aimed at helping Ukraine stabilize its economy, rebuild infrastructure, and implement necessary reforms for EU integration, demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine's ongoing struggle.

What is the European Commission's response to Hungary's alleged data sharing with Russia?

The European Commission has sought clarification from Hungary regarding reports of data being shared with Russia. This action reflects the Commission's commitment to ensuring that all member states adhere to the principles of transparency and security, especially in dealing with sensitive geopolitical issues.

What measures has the European Commission proposed regarding Russian oil?

The European Commission plans to propose a complete phase-out of Russian oil imports by the end of 2026. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce Europe's energy dependence on Russia, ensuring energy security for EU member states while addressing geopolitical tensions.

How is the European Commission addressing energy issues faced by Ukraine?

The European Commission has actively provided support to ensure electricity supply for millions in Ukraine, delivering crucial equipment to bolster its energy infrastructure. This support helps Ukraine cope with Russian attacks on its energy facilities, reflecting the EU's commitment to aiding Ukraine's resilience.

What is the European Commission's approach to sanctions against Russia?

The European Commission continues to enforce sanctions against Russia while discussing further sanctions packages. These measures aim to pressure Russia into altering its aggressive actions, providing a unified EU response to uphold international law and support peace efforts in the region.

Is the European Commission involved in Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts?

The European Commission monitors Ukraine's progress in combating corruption, a pivotal aspect of EU accession negotiations. It emphasizes the importance of transparent governance and supports Ukraine's institutions in strengthening democratic procedures and accountability, crucial for EU membership.

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єврокомісія European Commission will seek explanations from Hungarian authorities regarding simplification of entry for citizens of Russian Federation and Belarus The European Commission will communicate with the Hungarian authorities to find out the extent of Budapest's decision to simplify entry for citizens of Russia and Belarus. 3 932 17

зеленський European Commission agreed to remove for year all duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports - Zelensky. VIDEO An important decision of the European Union is being prepared. The European Commission has agreed to remove all duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports for a year, as well as to suspend anti-dumping tariffs. 4 258 17 Previously in trend: War

Europe comments on the agreement between the US and Ukraine on minerals We believe that Kyiv is negotiating minerals deal with US in interests of Ukraine - European Commission The European Commission is convinced that Ukraine is negotiating with the United States on the so-called minerals agreement in the interests of its people. 1 132 17 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

фура,фури One of key demands of Polish border blockers cannot be fulfilled legally, - European Commission One of the key demands of Polish carriers blocking the border with Ukraine is not legally possible. 12 604 17 World

санкции European Commission presents 10th package of sanctions against Russia: export ban worth 11 billion euros and sanctions against propagandists The European Commission has proposed to impose a new, 10th package of sanctions against Russia, which should deprive the Russian economy of access to critical technologies, goods and materials, and ensure that the restrictive measures are strictly enforced and cannot be circumvented by third countries. 4 073 16 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions

Corruption scandal in Ukraine: EU wants guarantees of financial aid "Mindichgate": EU expects transparency and reforms from Ukraine - Politico The EU seeks assurances from Ukraine regarding the use of future financial support following the exposure of a corruption scheme linked to the energy sector. 1 470 16 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate

Von der Leyen said whether Russian planes would be shot down Von der Leyen does not rule out the possibility of shooting down Russian aircraft that violate NATO airspace European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that after a clear warning, the option of shooting down Russian fighter jets that violate NATO airspace is possible. 913 16 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft airspace violations Airspace violation

ес,евросоюз,єс,євросоюз European Commission plans to prepare opinion on Ukraine's membership in EU this summer The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that they want to prepare a conclusion on Ukraine's membership in the EU in the summer of 2022. Then the Ukrainian application for admission will be submitted to the European Council. 3 103 16 Ukrainian Politics

The European Commission warned of an energy crisis and called for working from home EU braces for prolonged fuel shortages due to Gulf conflict, urges remote work The European Commission has urged people to work from home due to the energy crisis amid the conflict in the Persian Gulf. 1 636 16 Previously in trend: Gas Prices US strikes on Iran Energy crisis in Europe

Zelenskyy congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on approval of new composition of European Commission Ukraine will achieve its strategic goal - membership in European Union, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the approval of the new composition of the EC. 1 045 16

Herman Halushchenko. European Commission on Halushchenko’s detention: Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies are delivering results The European Union said it is closely monitoring Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts and notes the work of relevant agencies amid the detention of former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. 1 238 16 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained

oil pipeline European Commission has stated that shutdown of Druzhba does not threaten energy security of Hungary and Slovakia On Wednesday, February 25, the EU Coordination Group at the expert level, with the participation of Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia, discussed the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline in a video conference. The EU concluded that the current shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline does not pose a threat to the energy security of the European Union. 1 987 15 Previously in trend: Oil transit via Druzhba pipeline

Subsoil agreement. What the European Commission says Subsoil deal with United States does not conflict with Ukraine’s EU integration – European Commission The European Commission has welcomed the signing of a mineral resources agreement between the United States and Ukraine. 912 15 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Йоганнес Ган Ukraine’s accession to EU may require increase in EU budget by 20% - European Commissioner Hahn EU Commissioner for Budget Affairs Johannes Hahn said that Ukraine’s accession to the EU may require a 20% increase in the EU budget. 1 356 15 World

макрон,фон,дер,ляйен Von der Leyen and Macron to visit China to discuss war in Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Beijing in early April to talk to Chinese leadership about Russia’s war against Ukraine. 2 282 15 Previously in trend: War

Єврокомісія European Commission analyzes Hungary’s decision to limit aid to Ukrainian refugees The European Commission is analyzing the Hungarian government's decision to suspend social benefits for Ukrainian refugees who came from areas not affected by the war. 2 478 15

єк European Commission disagrees with Orban that proposal to start accession talks with Ukraine is unreasonable According to the European Commission, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is wrong when he says that the proposal to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU is "unfounded and poorly prepared". 1 452 15 World

Poroshenko to hold Ukraine-EU political consultations in Brussels on Oct.19 The Ukraine-EU high-level political consultations with participation of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and relevant members of the European Commission will be held in Brussels Oct. 19, 2016. 2 797 15 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU Sanctions against Russia Visa-free travel for Ukraine

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos Ukraine still has lot of work to do on reforming NABU and SAPO, - European Commissioner Kos European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that although Ukraine has remedied the damage caused by the law on NABU and SAPO, the country still has a lot of work to do in this area. 1 368 15 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine New law regarding NABU and SAPO

єврокомісія Reuters: Ukraine to receive positive EU membership recommendation from European Commission on condition of fighting bribery On 8 November, the European Union’s executive branch is set to present an assessment of the progress made by Ukraine in its application for EU membership. It is expected that Ukraine will receive a positive recommendation, possibly subject to additional conditions related to the fight against bribery and minority rights. 1 497 15 World

сша,зброя,боєприпаси European Commission wants to transfer EU from peacetime to wartime and increase production of ammunition, - Spiegel The European Commission wants to present to the member states a plan that will not only ensure the supply of ammunition to Ukraine as part of the defense against the Russian invasion, but also replenish stocks in the EU countries. 4 253 14 World

гес,каховська Russia is responsible for destruction of Kakhovka HPP, - European Commission Russia bears primary responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovskaya HPP, because it was Russia that started the war against Ukraine. 3 922 14 World

European Commission EU did not propose new agreement on critical materials with Ukraine - European Commission The European Commission explained that during the visit of European commissioners to Kyiv on February 24, no new mutually beneficial agreement on Ukrainian critical materials was proposed. 1 885 14

роумінг European Commission initiated inclusion of Ukraine into European roaming zone The European Commission proposed to include an agreement on a free telephone roaming zone with Ukraine in the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 5 212 14 World

The European Commission commented on the search at Yermak’s premises European Commission commented on searches at Yermak’s premises: We will closely monitor situation The European Commission has commented on the searches conducted at the premises of Andrii Yermak, Head of the OP. 2 260 14 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

генратори EU countries handed over 1,000 generators to Ukraine, said European Commissioner Lenarcic. PHOTOS As part of assistance against the backdrop of Russia’s destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the states of the European Union have already handed over a thousand electrical generators. 2 347 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Moldova’s accession to the EU before Ukraine’s European Parliament is calling for negotiations on Moldova’s accession to EU to begin without waiting for Ukraine The European Parliament is drafting a resolution calling on the Council of the European Union to launch negotiation clusters on Moldova’s accession to the European Union as soon as possible. 3 128 37 Previously in trend: Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession

Єврокомісія рекомендувала розпочати переговори про членство з Україною European Commission recommends starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU The European Commission has confirmed to EU ambassadors that Ukraine has fully implemented all four reform steps required to start formal accession negotiations with the EU. 3 016 13

Ukraine was offered an alternative to funding amid the blocking of the aid package by Viktor Orbán European Commission sends Rada list of 11 laws that could help Ukraine secure funding The European Commission has proposed an alternative mechanism for Ukraine to receive up to €4 billion in funding: to secure it, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada must pass a package of 11 laws envisaged under the Ukraine Plan. 5 546 20 Previously in trend: Orban’s blocking of a loan for Ukraine

European Commission: Ukraine must preserve independent anti-corruption bodies European Commission: Restoration of NABU and SAPO powers is key for Ukraine’s anti-corruption architecture In a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 28, European Commission President von der Leyen emphasized: Ukraine must preserve independent anti-corruption bodies, which are the cornerstones of the rule of law. 827 13 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Corruption in the energy sector - European Commission on NABU investigation EU on NABU’s investigation into "Energoatom": Fighting corruption is important condition for Ukraine’s membership Against the backdrop of the NABU investigation into the embezzlement scheme at "Energoatom", the European Commission stated that it does not comment on individual cases or anti-corruption proceedings in Ukraine. 2 266 13 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Energy sector corruption

Gas transit Ukraine has duly informed European Commission of halt in gas transit. European countries are prepared - Shmyhal Today, on January 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Ukraine's gas transportation system stopped transporting Russian natural gas. 1 713 13

єс EU will approve start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession, but additional conditions may be put forward to Kyiv, - Bloomberg The European Union will approve the start of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine, but the final wording has not yet been approved. The European Commission can put forward additional conditions for reforms to Kyiv. 3 989 13 Ukrainian Politics

бретон EU countries can begin production of 1 million ammunition for Ukraine by spring 2024, - European Commissioner Breton The European Union’s munitions production capacity has increased by 20-30% since February this year, which allows for the production of more than a million munitions per year. The fulfillment of the promise regarding such shells for Ukraine is possible if the EU countries make efforts for this. 1 572 13 World

European Commission European Commission criticizes Szijjártó’s visit to Moscow: "This is not best signal for Putin, because time and context matter" European Commission spokeswoman Anitta Hipper called the visit of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó to Moscow for an energy conference an unfortunate signal for the Kremlin. 1 261 13 Previously in trend: Szijjarto’s visit to Russia

European Commission on US National Strategy European Commission on US National Strategy: Decisions on EU will be made by EU itself The European Commission commented on the updated US National Security Strategy, emphasizing that decisions concerning the European Union are made by the EU. 2 515 13 Previously in trend: US National Security Strategy

European Commission: Ukraine must adapt Soviet-era energy grid Ukraine’s energy system needs to be adapted due to outdated Soviet equipment – European Commission Ukraine's energy infrastructure must be adapted due to outdated and vulnerable Soviet-era equipment. 2 180 12 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Юрова Trust in Orban has fallen to zero, but Hungary cannot be deprived of EU Council Presidency, - European Commission Vice-President Jourova Legally, Hungary cannot be deprived of the EU Council presidency. However, the European Union intends to boycott the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 2 899 12

зерно European Commission does not support unilateral suspension of import of Ukrainian grain to EU countries The European Commission does not support the decision of the member countries to introduce unilateral restrictions on the import of grain and other food products from Ukraine, it is in contact with the authorities of these countries and Ukraine to study the situation and its constructive solution. 2 222 12 Economics

Poroshenko discuss energy security issues with EC Vice President Maroš Šefčovič President Petro Poroshenko met with Vice President of the European Commission for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič. 1 771 12 Ukrainian Politics

зерно Third round of negotiations between European Commission and Central European countries on Ukrainian grain ended in fiasco - Polish Radio The third round of talks between European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski with the agriculture ministers of the five countries that banned imports of agricultural products from Ukraine ended in failure. 4 921 12 World

Uncensored edition No wartime discount: EU flags pressure on NABU and oppresss citizens // Uncensored. VIDEO Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva in Uncensored analyzes the European Commission’s report on Ukraine’s readiness to join the EU and the results of reforms in the country. Is the report really as positive as the Ukrainian authorities describe it? 4 481 12 Previously in trend: Uncensored

Фон дер Ляєн переобрали президенткою Єврокомісії Von der Leyen is re-elected as President of European Commission The European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. 1 588 12

European Commission reacts to Putin’s ceasefire announcement European Commission on Putin’s "truce": No need to wait for May 8 to stop killings Russia does not need to wait until May 8 to stop the killings and shelling. 1 217 12 Previously in trend: Putin announces truce for 9 May

European Commission on Ukraine’s accession negotiations with the EU EU believes that Ukraine is able to open all clusters of accession negotiations by end of 2025 Director General of the European Commission for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (NEAR) Gert Jan Kopman believes that Ukraine has every chance to open clusters of negotiations on joining the European Union by the end of 2025. 13 049 12

зерно,жнива European Commissioner Wojciechowski supported continuation of ban on export of Ukrainian agricultural products EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski supported the extension of the temporary ban on the import of Ukrainian grain to Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia until the end of 2023 and offered to provide subsidies for Ukrainian grain exporters. 2 622 12 Economics

European Commission comments on approval of NABU and SAPO bill European Commission on NABU and SAPO law: addresses key issues but "this is not end of process" The European Commission commented on the approval of bill No. 13533, noting that it addresses key issues related to the independence of NABU and SAPO but "does not complete the process." 2 327 12 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Янош Бока Hungarian government says it will issue visas to Russians and Belarusians based on security risks Hungary has responded to the European Commission's request to clarify its decision to simplify entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The Hungarian government assures that it will apply "the same migration and security checks to applications" by Russians and Belarusians for the so-called National Card as it does to other residence permits. 1 605 12