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Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, will visit Albania from 12 to 14 March, marking her first official mission to the country. This visit will serve as an occasion to discuss with the Albanian authorities the state of play of the EU accession process, in particular progress on fundamentals...

Good afternoon everyone. On Tuesday, we will mark 100 days since the College of Commissioners took office. 100 days since 1 December that feel like a lifetime ago. The world around us is changing at lightning speed. Geopolitical shifts are shaking alliances. Decades-old certainties are crumbling.

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Pillar II of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility. This call aims to enhance access to finance for small businesses in Ukraine, with a strong emphasis on supporting those affected by the war and vulnerable companies.

The agreement further supports urgent recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The financing will target critical infrastructure, including energy, transport, housing, water and heating, to sustain essential services and economic stability.

Today, Moldova and North Macedonia advanced on their European integration path by joining the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) following the positive decision by the European Payments Council (EPC). This is a practical example of the impact of the Growth Plan for Moldova...

Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, will be in Luxembourg tomorrow for the signing ceremony of a new €1.95 billion guarantee agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) in support to Ukraine. Under the Investment Framework of the Ukraine Facility...

We had a very good and frank discussion. We have discussed everything that is around peace through strength. And of course, security guarantees are of utmost importance for Ukraine. But we need comprehensive security guarantees.

On 10-11 April 2025, the European Commission and European Business Summits, will host the 2025 EU-Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels in partnership with Ukraine, Italy as organiser of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference and the Polish EU Presidency.

KYIV, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2025— Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) released today by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations currently estimates that as of 31 December 2024