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The Commission has today paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial Assistance + package for Ukraine, worth up to €18 billion.

The Commission is mobilising €500,000 in additional humanitarian aid to support those affected by the escalation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh. Fleeing the violence, thousands of people are now displaced and in need of assistance. EU humanitarian aid will help the affected people cover their

The European Union, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Sweden, is unlocking fresh funds via TBC Bank for Georgian women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)

Today, the European Commission announced 60 members and 10 observers of the Global Gateway Business Advisory Group. The new group gathers CEOs or senior executives of European companies and business associations.

The European Commission is proposing today to further extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine from 4 March 2024 to 3 March 2025. This will provide certainty and support for more than 4 million persons enjoying protection across the EU.

Today, the European Union and Albania signed a new agreement on operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement was signed by representatives of the Council, the Commission, and the Albanian government.

The European Commission has analysed the data related to the impact of the exports of 4 categories of agricultural products on the EU market.

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the European Union reaffirms its unwavering commitment to support and defend democracy, based on universal human rights, at home and beyond its borders.

New unfunded guarantee, supported by the European Union’s SME Competitiveness programme, will enable €30 million in loans to private businesses

Honourable Members,

In just under 300 days, Europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy.

As with any election, it will be a time for people to reflect on the State of our Union and the work done by those that represent them.

The Flash Eurobarometer survey published today shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition.

Today, ahead of President von der Leyen's State of the Union address on 13 September 2023, the Commission has released an overview of its work and achievements over the past year. This comprehensive publication describes the EU's actions in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine

On 6-7 September 2023, the Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi will go to Ankara to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation with Türkiye.

The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are helping improve access to finance for Armenian micro, small and medium-sized sized enterprises (MSMEs) through Acba Bank. 

The European Commission signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe Programme with Türkiye. Following the signatures, and upon the completion of the related ratification processes, the association agreement will enter into force. 

The Commission adopted today a proposal to incorporate roaming into the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Once all necessary steps have been completed, Moldovan visitors to the EU will be able to use their mobile phones under the same price conditions as if they were in Moldova

Today, the Hague Judgments Conventionis entering into force, ensuringinternational recognition and enforcement of judgments from other countries’ courts in civil and commercial matters. The EU and Ukraine have joined the Convention, which means that Member States will recognise Ukraine’s judgements

Today, as you celebrate your Independence Day, I want to extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you. Ukraine's strength lies in its people. In your courage, your force and your enduring hope for a future of peace and prosperity in a united Europe.

As part of its SME Competitiveness programme, the EU and the EBRD have put in place a €25 million guarantee facility, to enable €100 million of new financing by Ukraine’s KredoBank.