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European Parliament faces Backlash over event hosted by AllatRa

The European Parliament has become embroiled in a dispute after allowing an event hosted by AllatRa, a group criticized over alleged pro-Russian ties, conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific ideas, despite objections from several lawmakers, Politico reported on June 5.

5 June, 01:15 PM

Ukraine adopts procurement law expected to unlock $3.4B

Ukraine’s parliament passed a public procurement bill required under the World Bank’s Development Policy Operations program, a move expected to help unlock $3.4 billion in funding, Interfax-Ukraine reported on May 27.

27 May, 04:38 PM

14 European countries support Ukraine at Venice Biennale

International partners issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine during the 61st Venice Biennale, calling for a consolidated global response to Russia’s aggression and its impact on culture, Ukraine’s Culture Ministry said on May 7.

7 May, 04:02 PM

Luxembourg MEP organizes Russia trip for EU lawmakers

Right-wing Luxembourgish politician Fernand Kartheiser is organizing a trip for members of the European Parliament to Russia, Politico reported after reviewing a related letter.

7 May, 10:55 AM

EU lawmakers challenge Hungary vote and warn of possible Russian meddling

Five European Parliament lawmakers monitoring rule-of-law issues in Hungary warned that the country’s parliamentary elections may not be held in a fair electoral environment and urged the European Commission to take “concrete steps,” Euronews reported on April 9.

11 April, 02:20 PM

MEPs doubt fairness of Hungarian elections

Five MEPs responsible for monitoring the rule of law in Hungary warned of “potential Russian interference operation” influencing Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary election, Euronews reported on April 9.

9 April, 11:03 PM

Zelenskyy, Matviichuk among first laureates of new EU Order of Merit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and human rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk are among the first recipients of the new European Order of Merit, the European Parliament announced on March 10.

11 March, 07:29 PM

Ukraine awaits request on Druzhba pipeline but restoration unlikely – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is awaiting an official request regarding the possible restoration of the Druzhba oil pipeline, but added he personally would not support such a step. Zelenskyy made the remarks during a briefing on March 5.

5 March, 06:38 PM

EU Council advances 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine despite Hungary blockade

The EU Council adopted two documents needed to advance work on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine on Feb. 24. Hungary is blocking a third measure that would amend the EU’s long-term budget, European Pravda reported.

24 February, 07:56 PM

Zelenskyy calls Putin's Russia 'mentally unstable dictatorship'

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cannot accept the simple truth that people somewhere can live differently and enjoy a life unlike his own vision, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, in a video address published on social media on Feb. 24.

24 February, 06:02 PM

President Pavel joins hundreds at Prague rally backing Ukraine

Hundreds of people gathered at Old Town Square in Prague for the “Together for Ukraine” rally to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, České noviny reported on Feb. 21.

21 February, 11:03 PM

European Parliament approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament voted during a plenary session in Strasbourg to approve a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine for 2026–2027, backing a proposal by the European Commission with 458 votes in favor, 140 against and 44 abstentions, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 11.

11 February, 03:20 PM

EU halts U.S. trade deal in response to Trump’s Greenland pressure

The European Parliament is set to suspend ratification of a major trade agreement with the United States, responding to renewed pressure from President Donald Trump targeting countries that support Denmark in the Greenland dispute, according to French broadcaster BFMTV.

21 January, 02:56 PM

European Parliament approves urgent procedure for €90B loan to Ukraine

The European Parliament voted during a plenary session in Strasbourg to apply an urgent procedure to three bills that would allow the EU to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan in 2026–27, European Pravda reported on Jan. 20.

20 January, 05:39 PM

EU Council President Costa calls urgent meeting over Trump’s Greenland ultimatums

European Council President António Costa is convening a special meeting focused on transatlantic relations, his spokeswoman told reporters, according to Suspilne on Jan. 19.

19 January, 06:56 PM

Orbán says funding Ukraine would drag EU into war

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed that approving financial aid for Ukraine for 2026–2027 would effectively drag the European Union into Russia’s war against Ukraine. He made the statement upon arriving at an EU summit on Dec. 18, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

18 December 2025, 01:21 PM

EU passes law to ban Russian gas imports completely by fall 2027

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a law mandating a complete phaseout of Russian gas imports by fall 2027, according to a statement on the European Parliament’s website.

17 December 2025, 05:30 PM

Ice breaks as EU Parliament moves to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine

The European Parliament plans to invoke an emergency procedure to speed up the decision-making process on a reparations loan for Ukraine, according to a Dec. 16 announcement on the body’s website.

16 December 2025, 05:06 PM

Even post-war, EU will not return to Russian gas, commissioner says

The European Union will never return to Russian energy supplies, even after the war in Ukraine ends, Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Dec. 5 in an interview with Euronews.

6 December 2025, 02:12 AM

EU aims to secure reparations loan for Ukraine despite Belgium’s resistance

The European Commission has proposed a legal solution aimed at easing Belgium’s concerns over using €140 billion ($151 billion) in frozen Russian assets held in Brussels to back a loan for Ukraine, Politico wrote on Dec. 2.

3 December 2025, 10:36 AM

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