# European Union
Zelenskyy may lose the Order of the White Eagle: Navrotskyy explains the reason behind the decision
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced the decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. The Polish leader attributed this decision to disputes surrounding historical memory and attitudes towards the UPA
Zelenskyy is hoping to open a further five negotiation clusters with the EU in the coming weeks
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has stated that he expects the remaining five negotiation clusters with the European Union to be opened in the coming weeks. According to him, this should bring Ukraine closer to future EU membership.
Germany is to provide Ukraine with a further $400 million in military aid
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that Germany is joining the PURL mechanism for the fourth time; this mechanism is used to finance the procurement of US weapons and ammunition. The funds will be used for air defence systems, ammunition and missiles for the Patriot system.
Zelenskyy discussed the opening of new negotiation clusters for Ukraine with EU leaders
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during the G7 summit.
The EU and Ukraine have launched the first round of accession talks: what requirements must Ukraine meet?
On 15 June in Luxembourg, at the EU Council conference, the first of six negotiation blocks, or ‘clusters’, on Ukraine’s path to EU accession was launched. This cluster is called “Fundamentals”. It is intended to serve as the foundation upon which the rest of the EU accession process will be built. ThePublic explains what requirements Ukraine must meet and what further steps lie ahead for our country on the path to EU membership.
Germany has stated its readiness to defend every inch of NATO territory in the event of a Russian attack
The Chief of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Holger Neumann, has stated that the Bundeswehr is ready to respond immediately to any aggression against NATO countries and to defend every inch of the Alliance’s territory.
The EU plans to open all negotiation chapters on Ukraine’s accession as early as July
The European Union expects to open all negotiation chapters on Ukraine’s accession to the EU as early as July 2026.
The three-day G7 summit begins today in France
The G7 summit in Evian is getting underway against the backdrop of statements from Washington and Tehran regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war. The main topics of the meeting will include Iran, Ukraine, the global economy and the supply of critical resources.
The remains of more than 30 unborn babies have been found near a doctor’s home in Poland
In Poland, a court has remanded pathologist Magdalena G. in custody; she is suspected of illegally burying foetuses and medical waste. Investigators discovered the remains of more than 30 unborn babies on her private property
Trump to meet Macron after the G7: what we know about the dinner at Versailles
US President Donald Trump will visit France to attend the G7 summit and hold talks with Emmanuel Macron
Ukraine is moving on to the first cluster of EU accession negotiations
All European Union member states have backed the opening of the first round of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. This is one of the key steps on the path to the country’s future membership of the European Union
Volkswagen is set to cut nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany by the end of 2026
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen AG plans to make 19,000 staff redundancies at its plants in Germany by the end of 2026.
