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General Oleksandr Syrskyi warns that a turning point in Ukraine’s war with Russia remains distant, as Moscow continues to pursue its objective of fully occupying the Donbas region.
Local authorities across Russia have called on residents to stay home and reduce car use as a growing fuel crisis puts pressure on everyday life and raises broader questions about the country’s energy management.
Ireland assumes the EU Council Presidency on 1 July 2026 with enlargement as a defining priority, as Montenegro nears accession and Ukraine gains new momentum.
Moldova opens its Fundamentals accession cluster as the first EU-Moldova summit convenes in Brussels, signalling real membership momentum.
EU leaders formally endorse Ukraine and Moldova’s accession milestone at the June 18-19 European Council, marking the bloc’s most significant enlargement step since 2022.
A preliminary US-Iran deal has sent Brent crude tumbling $8. Europe’s energy markets and ECB policy now hang in the balance.
The EU launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on 12 June 2026, opening the Fundamentals cluster covering rule of law and anti-corruption.
The European Commission has launched a comprehensive digital platform aimed at streamlining access to innovation funding across the bloc, marking a significant step in Brussels’ effort to strengthen Europe’s competitive position in emerging technologies. The EU Innovation Platform, unveiled on 8 June 2026, provides a centralized gateway connecting startups and innovators with relevant funding opportunities…
La Commission européenne a lancé une plateforme numérique complète visant à rationaliser l’accès au financement de l’innovation dans l’ensemble du bloc, marquant une étape importante dans l’effort de Bruxelles pour renforcer la position compétitive de l’Europe dans les technologies émergentes. La plateforme d’innovation de l’UE, dévoilée le 8 juin 2026, fournit une passerelle centralisée reliant…
Brent crude ended May near USD 92 a barrel after its steepest monthly fall since the Covid-19 pandemic, as US and Iranian negotiators reached a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire – still unsigned, with the Strait of Hormuz only partly open and sporadic strikes continuing, leaving Europe’s inflation relief hanging in the balance.