Politics

The EU adopted its 21st sanctions package on 15 June 2026, expanding the shadow fleet blacklist to over 800 vessels with sweeping new enforcement tools.

European leaders agreed a €90bn Ukraine loan and opened accession talks, but the next EU budget remains unresolved.

EU leaders assess the Migration Pact’s first year, with 32% of measures behind schedule and member state divisions deepening over solidarity.

MEPs vote to approve the landmark transatlantic deal, ending tariff disputes and opening new trade in critical minerals and digital governance.

European Council convenes in Brussels as leaders tackle the €800B investment gap, Ukraine support, and the MFF 2028-2034 opening bids.

The 52nd G7 summit concludes in Evian-les-Bains with a landmark US-Iran framework and mounting transatlantic strain over trade and NATO.

EU leaders meet in Brussels on 18-19 June with Ukraine accession, a landmark defence budget, and MFF negotiations defining the summit’s stakes.

Council and Parliament agree to streamline five defence programmes under ReArm Europe plan. Ukraine becomes first non-member associated to European Defence Fund.

General Affairs Council in Luxembourg debates MFF 2028-2034 negotiating box with first financial figures. Hungary Article 7 procedure remains unresolved.

The bloc’s overhaul of migration policy becomes operational on 12 June, introducing standardised screening and mandatory solidarity after years of deadlock.