# European Union
Europe is drawing up a new peace plan for Ukraine: officials in Berlin, Paris and London believe that the situation on the front line has changed
European countries are preparing to put forward a new format for negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Germany, France and the UK plan to discuss their proposals with US President Donald Trump during next week’s G7 summit.
The Ukrainian company and the missile manufacturer Taurus have agreed on a strategic partnership
Ukrainian Armoured Vehicles and MBDA, a European leader in the field of advanced weapon systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic partnership.
Europeans support increased defence spending but do not want to buy weapons from the US — a study
Europeans support increased defence spending and are willing to buy more weapons from their European partners, but not from the US.
Five EU countries want to curtail the rights of new members after they join the bloc – Reuters
New EU members may have their voting rights temporarily restricted on certain issues. Five member states are pushing for this proposal.
The European Commission promises to finalise the 21st package of sanctions against Russia: what is the deadline?
The European Commission is set to finalise the EU’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia this week and submit it to the Council of the European Union for approval.
Pete Hagseth made a strong statement on the situation in Europe
Speaking at an event marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Pentagon chief Pete Hagset highlighted new challenges facing Europe and called on the continent’s nations to respond more proactively to them
A Ukrainian man has been deported from Poland for illegal fishing
A 57-year-old Ukrainian national was arrested after catching a catfish in Lake Balaton in Warsaw. The man was charged with breaching fishing regulations and mistreating fish
Zelenskyy and European leaders are set to hold an important meeting in London
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is set to meet with the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom. The European allies plan to discuss next steps regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine and possible negotiations
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Spain: his first visit to Madrid in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV has begun a six-day apostolic journey to Spain. This is the first visit by the head of the Catholic Church to Madrid in almost 15 years
Africa is building a gas pipeline to Europe to replace Russian gas
Algeria has begun construction on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, which is intended to link Nigeria’s gas fields with European markets. The project could become one of the new routes for gas supplies to Europe following a reduction in dependence on Russia
NATO may agree on a new €70 billion support package for Ukraine
NATO countries are discussing new commitments to provide military support to Ukraine worth €70 billion. The initiative may be presented at the Alliance’s next summit
The President of Romania has called a meeting following a drone explosion in Constanța
Romanian President Nicușor Dan is holding a meeting with representatives of the security sector following an incident involving a maritime drone near the port of Constanța. The authorities are discussing ways to strengthen surveillance and response capabilities in the Black Sea
