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EC proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) said on June 26 that it is proposing to extend for an additional year the temporary

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Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU ministers extend economic sanctions for a further year

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union renewed on June 25 the EU restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation’s

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EC pays out first 3.2B euro instalment to Ukraine under 90B euro Ukraine Support Loan

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) has paid out 3.2 billion euro to Ukraine as the first instalment of the new macro-financial assistance

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Eurobarometer: overall support for the euro in non-euro area EU member states

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, the majority of citizens (57 per cent) in the EU member states that have yet

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New poll: 10 years on, majority of Brits say Brexit has failed

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Brexit

A major new polling report, published on June 21 by the European Council on Foreign Relations, reveals that British voters

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EU leaders reaffirm ‘firm and unwavering’ support for Ukraine

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

EU leaders exchanged views with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the latest developments on the ground and reaffirmed the EU’s firm

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European Parliament condemns Russia’s drone incursions in the EU

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Drone incursions and airspace violations of EU territory are not isolated incidents but an integral part of Russia’s broader strategy

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G7 leaders commit to increase pressure on Russian war economy

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In a statement on geopolitical issues at the conclusion of their June 15 to 17 meeting in Evian, G7 leaders

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European Parliament approves AI Act amendments, ‘nudifier’ ban

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff AI, European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on June 16 to give its final approval to the amendment of certain rules within the

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