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First Disbursement of EU’s €90 Billion Ukraine Loan Set for June 2026 as Defence Council Tackles EPF Funding Bottlenecks
ByAntoine Reynaud May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Kyiv is set to receive the first disbursement of the EU’s €90 billion support loan in June 2026, marking a critical milestone in European backing of Ukraine. The defence ministers’ meeting of 12 May highlighted persistent challenges in mobilising European Peace Facility funds even as the broader EU defence readiness agenda accelerates.

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EU Launches Fertilisers Action Plan to Boost Food Security, Cut Dependency on Russian and Belarusian Imports
ByMichelle Laurent May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

On 19 May 2026, the European Commission published its Fertilisers Action Plan to boost domestic supply, reduce import dependency on Russia and Belarus, and strengthen food security. The plan responds to fertiliser price volatility caused by the Middle East energy shock and ongoing sanctions regime.

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