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The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the sixth package of restrictive measures against Russia. Sanctions are among the EU's most visible, direct and powerful responses to Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, including systemic violence and atrocities against the civilian

Since Russia's unjustified invasion of Ukraine and the blockade of its seaports, Ukraine has not been able to export its products to destinations around the world through its Black Sea ports. There is an urgent need for alternative approaches to avoid threats to global food security.

500 Ukrainian patients in need of continued treatment or urgent medical assistance have so far been transferred from Ukraine, Moldova and eu-neighbouring Member States to European hospitals through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The main host countries are currently Belgium, Germany, Denmark

The mandate of the European Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) has today been enhanced to allow the granting of executive powers to EUBAM, at the request of Moldova and/or Ukraine. This will enable EUBAM staff to directly participate in border control, and complement the border

Indeed, we had a very good discussion tonight. And I am very glad that the Leaders were able to agree in principle on the sixth sanctions package. This is very important. Thanks to this, the Council should now be able to finalise a ban on almost 90% of all Russian oil imports by the end of the year.

Today, the Commission launches an EU platform for the exchange of information on beneficiaries of temporary protection and adequate protection. The platform will allow EU Member States to exchange information on registered persons in real time so that individuals fleeing Ukraine can effectively

Today, the European Commission is proposing to add the violation of EU restrictive measures to the list of EU crimes. The Commission is also proposing new reinforced rules on asset recovery and confiscation, which will also contribute to the implementation of EU restrictive measures.

President von der Leyen delivered a special address this morning in Davos, at the World Economic Forum. This year's meeting is dominated by Russia's war against Ukraine. President von der Leyen made clear that the war is not only a matter of Ukraine's survival and European security.

The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has today disbursed €600 million in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Ukraine.

The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved yesterday a €4 billion credit line (or programme loan) to help national authorities, cities, regions and local communities in all EU Member States address urgent investment needs and help welcome

Today the European Parliament adopted the Commission's proposal to reinforce Eurojust's mandate to collect and preserve evidence of war crimes. Following the provisional agreement by the EU Ambassadors yesterday, it would now be for EU Ministers to formally adopt the amended Eurojust Regulation

The Commission decided to make €248 million available to 5 Member States that were the most affected at the start of the war and have been hosting a large number of refugees to support their reception and border management systems.

La cinquième réunion ministérielle de l'Union pour la Méditerranée (UpM) sur l'emploi et le travail, organisée les 17 et 18 mai à Marrakech, au Maroc, s'est concentrée sur « l'emploi et l'employabilité des plus vulnérables, en particulier chez les jeunes et les femmes. »

The European Commission has today presented the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There is a double urgency to transform Europe's energy system: ending the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels, which are used

The Commission has set out plans in a Communication for the EU's immediate response to address Ukraine's financing gap, as well as the longer-term reconstruction framework.

Today, the European Commission announced the seven winners of the third edition of the award for “Most Roma Friendly Mayor” in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The award recognises those local authorities who believe in their citizens and treat them equally.

The Commission will offer technical expertise to help nine Member States welcome people who flee the war in Ukraine. Member States that have filed a request for support will receive it over the coming months. These are Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.

Today, the European Commission marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia (IDAHOT), which raises awareness of the discrimination and violence that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) persons continue to face.

The Commission has launched today a dedicated phone helpline in Ukrainian and Russian to provide information and assist those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission, through the Europe Direct Contact Centre, has been answering questions in writing in both Ukrainian and Russian since