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Today, the Commission is co-hosting an international conference titled ‘Restoring Justice for Ukraine’ in The Hague, together with the Netherlands and Ukraine. The event will gather foreign and justice ministers from participating countries, as well as representatives of the International Criminal

The EU and Moldova decided today to extend the validity of their current road transport Agreement until 31 December 2025. The Agreement aims at helping Moldova access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and also further developing its links with the EU market.

The European Commission is today proposing to increase the tariffs on imports into the EU of cereals, oilseeds, and derived products (‘grain products') from Russia and Belarus, including wheat, maize, and sunflower meal.

The third high-level meeting of the EU-Ukraine Transport Dialogue took place yesterday in Kyiv, focusing on efforts to keep Ukraine's exports and imports moving via the Solidarity Lanes, improving connectivity, safety and security as well as sustainability.

Let me start with Ukraine and the consequences of Russia's war of aggression. We continue very clearly to stand by Ukraine, as we have pledged. Our EUR 4.5 billion payment this week is the first from the Ukraine Fund and further proof of this resolve.

The Commission has disbursed the first €4.5 billion of support under the EU's new Ukraine Facility. Through this exceptional bridge financing, the EU is providing much needed liquidity to Ukraine, to help finance the functioning of the state, such as public wages, pensions, and the provision of...

The Commission has today adopted a Communication on pre-enlargement reforms and policy reviews. This document contributes to the ongoing discussion process about the internal reforms the EU will need to make to prepare for an enlarged Union.

Prime Minister Shmyhal, dear Denys, It is my great pleasure to welcome you here today again. We are marking two important achievements. The first is the reason for your visit to the Commission: You are delivering the Ukraine Plan.

Dear Gert-Jan, dear colleagues, I am really glad that this year, you decided to bring together the whole DG NEAR family, including colleagues in headquarters and in our 23 Delegations across the region. Because today, more than ever before, DG NEAR stands at the heart of the European Commission