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Find out how the leaders of the EU's main decision-making institutions are appointed and elected.
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The European Council decided on the three top jobs that will lead the EU institutions in the upcoming cycle. EU leaders also adopted the Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029.
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The Commission has reported on the progress of Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden towards adopting the euro.
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Statement by President von der Leyen on opening accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, via video message
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The EU adopts the 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package responds to the needs and findings on the ground, and tackles enforcement issues.
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The EU and its Member States will contribute over €750 million, including close to €220 million from the EU budget, to the new African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator.
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The European Commission has provided policy guidance to EU countries under the 2024 European Semester Spring package to build a robust and future-proof economy.
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The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of almost €200 billion for 2025, reinforced by €72 billion raised under the post-COVID recovery plan, NextGenerationEU. It is meant to finance EU priorities and help tackle current and future challenges.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine that brought together about 100 delegations on 15-16 June, where she called for a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.
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The Commission presented today the Common Implementation Plan for the Pact on Migration and Asylum to ensure everything is in place by June 2026 to turn the legislative acts into reality.