# European Union
The European Boxing Union has maintained sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The European Boxing Union (EBU) has decided not to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian professional boxing. The decision was unanimously supported by the organisation’s board members during a meeting in Albania
The European Union will extend temporary protection for Ukrainians beyond March 2027
At the EU Council meeting of interior ministers in Luxembourg, EU member states agreed on the need to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians beyond its current expiry date of March 2027.
Eleven countries have called on the EU to tighten restrictions on the issuance of Schengen visas to Russian citizens
Eleven European countries have called on the European Commission to tighten entry rules for Russian tourists travelling to the Schengen Area. The countries consider the current control mechanisms to be insufficient and are proposing new restrictions.
Which Ukrainian documents will the EU recognise first via ‘Dii’: an assessment by the Ministry of Digital Transformation
Ukraine has become the first non-EU country to join Europe’s single digital wallet – and is already testing four documents for recognition abroad.
Hungary has lifted its 17-month veto on Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU
Hungary has stopped blocking Ukraine’s progress towards European Union membership. Budapest’s decision paves the way for the official launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova as early as 15 June.
Following his meeting with Rutte, Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen Ukraine’s defence against ballistic missiles
Following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that protection against ballistic missiles should be one of the key areas of support for Ukraine. He said that the current pace and scale of deliveries under the PURL programme are insufficient.
Ukraine and Moldova could begin formal negotiations on EU accession as early as June
Hungary has signalled its willingness to lift its objections to the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership of the European Union. This could pave the way for official negotiations to begin for Ukraine and Moldova in the coming weeks.
The EU is preparing new sanctions against Lukoil, Rosneft and Russia’s shadow fleet
The European Union plans to adopt its 21st package of sanctions against Russia by the end of next week. The new restrictions are set to target Russian oil revenues, the banking sector and the shadow fleet.
The Council of the EU has agreed on new rules for the deportation of irregular migrants, including the establishment of ‘hubs’ in third countries
The Council of the European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the introduction of new rules designed to facilitate the swifter return of a greater number of irregular migrants in European countries.
The EU has stated that Russia has attempted to influence the parliamentary elections in Armenia
Brussels has stated that Russia is attempting to exert economic and informational pressure on Armenia in the run-up to the parliamentary elections. The European Union has pledged its continued support for the country’s democratic stability.
The EU may strip Ukrainian men of the right to live and work in the EU — but not all of them
EU countries are discussing whether to withdraw temporary protection for men of conscription age after 2027. The changes could affect two categories.
Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory
Mass riots broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final. A total of 780 people were arrested in Paris and other cities across the country, and 57 police officers were injured during the clashes
