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Deal struck on improving transparency of funding of EU political parties
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Deal struck on improving transparency of funding of EU political parties

Council and Parliament have agreed to ensure greater accountability in the rules governing EU political parties and foundations. The provisional new rules will improve parties’ transparency, funding, and compliance with…

18 June 2025 · 1 min read

Montenegro and Moldova: MEPs applaud EU membership progress | News
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Montenegro and Moldova: MEPs applaud EU membership progress | News

Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well as the fight against organised crime and…

18 June 2025 · 3 min read

Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports
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Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports

To end the EU's dependency on Russian fossil fuels, the Commission has today provided a concrete timeline for phasing out corresponding gas and oil imports into the EU by end…

17 June 2025 · 1 min read

Celebrating 40 years of Schengen
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Celebrating 40 years of Schengen

We are safer too, thanks to Schengen. Reducing barriers internally was accompanied by increased cooperation between police forces, customs authorities and external border control authorities, helping to make Europe more secure and reinforcing…

17 June 2025 · 1 min read

EULEX : Council renews the mandate of the EU civilian mission in Kosovo*
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EULEX : Council renews the mandate of the EU civilian mission in Kosovo*

EU Renews Mandate of EULEX Mission in Kosovo Until 2027 Brussels, 17 June 2025 — The Council of the European Union has officially extended the mandate of the European Union…

17 June 2025 · 2 min read

EU Reforms Visa-Free Travel Suspension Mechanism to Tackle Abuse and Security Risks
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EU Reforms Visa-Free Travel Suspension Mechanism to Tackle Abuse and Security Risks

Brussels, 17 June 2025 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the integrity of Europe’s visa-free travel system, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have…

17 June 2025 · 4 min read

30 Years of SIS: Supporting a Secure and Border-Free Europe
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30 Years of SIS: Supporting a Secure and Border-Free Europe

In 2025, Europe marks two major milestones: 40 years of the Schengen Area and 30 years of the Schengen Information System (SIS) — the IT backbone that helps keep this…

16 June 2025 · 3 min read

Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down | Eurojust
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Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down | Eurojust

The dark web marketplace was active for over five years. Archetyp was one of the only platforms to allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace had…

16 June 2025 · 2 min read

Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust
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Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust

The suspect in a high-profile murder case can be surrendered from Greece to Italy, due to a rapid judicial support action coordinated by Eurojust. Close cooperation via the Agency ensured…

16 June 2025 · 2 min read