This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022, the Commission has today proposed an unprecedented support package for Ukraine of up to €18 billion for 2023. This will come in the form of highly concessional loans, disbursed in regular instalments as of 2023. […]Commission proposes stable and predictable support package for Ukraine for 2023 of up to €18 billion
November 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022, the Commission has today proposed an unprecedented support package for Ukraine of up to €18 billion for 2023. This will come in the form of highly concessional loans, disbursed in regular instalments as of 2023. […]Ukraine: International Expert Conference hosted by the Commission and G7 Presidency reaffirms unwavering commitment to support Ukraine’s recovery
October 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Tomorrow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his given capacity as German Presidency of the G7, will co-host the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine in Berlin. This conference is another important step in the series […]MEPs say no to Russian passports from occupied regions, stress right to asylum
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament agreed on Thursday not to accept travel documents that Russia has issued in the areas it illegally occupies in Ukraine and Georgia. By 540 votes in favour, 6 against and 36 abstaining, the European Parliament approved its mandate for negotiations with […]Ukraine: EU launches winter shelter programme and boosts humanitarian aid by €175 million
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission announces today a new emergency shelter and winterised facilities programme for Ukraine, as Russia’s war continues to destroy civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, the Commission will provide an additional €175 million in humanitarian assistance to support those most in need in Ukraine and […]European Commission raises a further €11 billion for NextGenerationEU and to support Ukraine
October 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today issued €11 billion in a dual tranche transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to support Ukraine under the EU’s MFA programme and Europe’s recovery under the flagship NextGenerationEU programme. The deal consisted of a €5 billion tap […]Ukraine: EU agrees on eighth package of sanctions against Russia
October 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of an eighth package of hard-hitting sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. This package – which has been closely coordinated with our international partners – responds to Russia’s continued escalation and illegal war against Ukraine, including […]Here’s how other refugee emergencies can guide government response to the Ukraine crisis
September 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Björn Gillsäter, Head, World Bank-UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the world witnesses yet another refugee emergency. Millions of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes to seek asylum in other European countries. […]Commission welcomes international condemnation of Russia for violation of aviation rules and EU sanctions *
August 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to call on the Russian Federation to immediately cease its infractions of international aviation rules, in order to preserve the safety and security of civil aviation. The ICAO decision refers to the […]EIB Board, supported by the EU Commission, approves €1.59 billion of EU financial assistance for Ukraine
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EIB, the EU bank, is providing €1.59 billion, supported by guarantees from the EU budget, to help Ukraine repair the most essential damaged infrastructure and resume critically important projects addressing the urgent needs of Ukrainian people.This is the second package of support for Ukraine […]Russian ruble: How resilient against sanctions is Russia’s economy?
July 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum & Minji Sung, Data Visuals and Content Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum In many ways Russia’s economy seems to have successfully weathered the sanctions applied in response to […]Ukraine crisis: How can the private sector be a force for good?
July 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrietta H. Fore, Director Emeritus, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) The war in Ukraine has displaced nearly two-thirds of the country’s children.International cooperation is critical to protect and children and their families.The private sector can take direct […]Implementation of sanctions: Commission provides additional guidance on the transit of goods from Russia
July 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published further guidance to Member States on the transit of goods from Russia. This is part of regular technical exchanges on the practical implementation of EU restrictive measures, which have been unanimously imposed by the Council, in response to […]Russian invasion of Ukraine: Commission consults Member States on proposal to amend State aid Temporary Crisis Framework
July 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to adjust the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, initially adopted on 23 March 2022 to support the economy in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in […]3 anti-corruption takeaways from the war in Ukraine
June 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair, Transparency International, Nicola Bonucci, Partner, Investigations & Compliance, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker Rachel Davidson Raycraft, Judicial Law Clerk, US District Courts The war in Ukraine has shown how financial markets and anti-corruption are […]Ukraine: Commission presents guidance to help people fleeing war access jobs, training and adult learning
June 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and its civilians, over 7 million people have fled Ukraine and reached the EU. So far, only a relatively small number of those of working age have entered the EU labour market, though the number […]State aid: Commission approves 500 million Finnish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
June 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved an €500 million scheme to support companies active in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022, based on Article 107(3)(b) […]EU sets up €20 million support for Ukrainian start-ups through European Innovation Council
June 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has launched an ambitious €20 million action to support the Ukrainian innovation community. Through a targeted amendment of the 2022 European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, the new initiative will support at least 200 Ukrainian deep tech start-ups with up to […]Ukraine: EU boosts operational support to humanitarian organisations
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As humanitarian needs continue to rise in Ukraine due to the illegal Russian invasion, the EU is providing direct operational support to aid organisations working inside the country. In this regard, the EU has set-up and fully funded two warehouses in Ukraine, respectively in […]Russian war crimes in Ukraine: EU supports the International Criminal Court investigation with €7.25 million
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has launched a new project, under its Foreign Policy Instrument, to support the investigation capacities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with €7.25 million. This project, which was first announced by HRVP in Kyiv, is part of the EU’s efforts […]EU and US agree to strengthen coordination on the enforcement of export controls on Russia
June 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the US Commerce Department have agreed to strengthen coordination on the enforcement of export controls on Russia, building on the excellent cooperation under the US-EU Trade and Technology Council. In a meeting in Brussels, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, […]Russia’s war on Ukraine: EU adopts sixth package of sanctions against Russia
June 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the sixth package of restrictive measures against Russia. Sanctions are among the EU’s most visible, direct and powerful responses to Russia’s brutal and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, including systemic violence and atrocities against the civilian population. This […]Building jobs for Ukraine: How one recruitment company supported those fleeing war
May 30, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alain Dehaze, Chief Executive Officer, The Adecco Group Adecco Group had more than 1,700 associates and colleagues working in Ukraine when Russian forces invaded in February.The company quickly set up the Jobs for Ukraine platform, to support thousands […]‘This is a war for our identity’: Q&A with Ukraine’s foreign minister
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was in conversation with the World Economic Forum at Davos 2022.From sanctions, to NATO and energy, he spoke with CNBC’s Hadley […]Ukraine: The Commission proposes rules on freezing and confiscating assets of oligarchs violating restrictive measures and of criminals
May 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is proposing to add the violation of EU restrictive measures to the list of EU crimes. The Commission is also proposing new reinforced rules on asset recovery and confiscation, which will also contribute to the implementation of EU restrictive measures. […]EU disburses €600 million in Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has today disbursed €600 million in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Ukraine. Following Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion, this urgent financial support helps Ukraine address its acute financing gap related to its exceptional humanitarian and defence needs. […]Russian war crimes in Ukraine: Commission welcomes European Parliament’s adoption of Eurojust’s reinforced mandate
May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Parliament adopted the Commission’s proposal to reinforce Eurojust’s mandate to collect and preserve evidence of war crimes. Following the provisional agreement by the EU Ambassadors yesterday, it would now be for EU Ministers to formally adopt the amended Eurojust Regulation before […]Ukraine: MEPs want a special international tribunal for crimes of aggression
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The special international tribunal should investigate Russian leaders and military commanders and their allies for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. In the resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament calls on the EU to take all necessary action in international proceedings and courts to support […]EU must strengthen support for citizens and businesses and help for Ukraine
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for funding to deal with the consequences of the war in Ukraine, by confiscating Russian oligarchs’ assets, new EU own resources, and using the existing EU budget fully. Adopting a resolution on the economic and social consequences for the EU of Russia’s […]EIB Board approves €4 billion credit line along with the EMBRACE Advisory Platform to support the integration of refugees from Ukraine in EU countries
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The €4 billion credit line aims to support EU Member States hosting people fleeing from Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine and to develop vital public infrastructure for refugees and host communities.The Board approval follows the EIB’s pledge at the global fundraising event “Stand Up […]Suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports set for fast-track approval
May 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The International Trade Committee gave their green light on Monday for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. MEPs in the International Trade Committee approved a proposal of the temporary trade liberalisation of Ukrainian products, […]Commission boosts Horizon Europe budget to support green, health and digital innovations and displaced researchers of Ukraine
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted the amendment to the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-2022, increasing the budget by nearly €562 million to further support EU Missions towards innovative solutions to green, health and digital challenges and more actions to boost the European innovation ecosystem. […]Ukrainians with disabilities are being left behind. It’s time for concerted humanitarian action
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bincheng Mao, Global Shaper, New York Hub People with disabilities in Ukraine are not being fully served by current humanitarian structures.Inclusion and accessibility must be more thoroughly integrated into crisis response plans.The international community should support local organizations […]War in Ukraine: protecting women refugees from violence and sexual exploitation
May 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the EU to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and to grant them access to essential health services. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by 462 votes in favour, 19 against and 89 abstentions, MEPs strongly condemn the use […]
