Sources: Reuters
The European Union threatens sanctions and a suspension of relations with Georgia if Georgia becomes a "one-party state" with no political opposition following the next parliamentary elections on October 26. 2024-10-4
Germany initiates rigorous temporary border checks at all of its borders in order to reduce irregular migration, prompting criticism from some European Union member nations stating that the border checks contradict the EU's foundations of free movement and solidarity. 2024-09-16
Following a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, the foreign ministers of Poland and Ukraine call for ending social benefits for Ukrainian men in Poland, and for programs in the European Union to return them to Ukraine in order to stop draft evasion. 2024-09-14
The European Union formally approves a €50 billion financial support package for Ukraine after Hungary withdraws its veto. The package is expected to help the Ukrainian government cover some costs of pensions and salaries over the next four years with the first funds being released in March. 2024-02-1
The European Union accepts Croatia's accession to the Schengen Area, effective January 1. 2022-12-8
Spain removes all COVID-19 entry requirements for anyone arriving into the country from the European Union or the Schengen Area. However, travellers from outside the EU will still need to be fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours before departure in order to enter Spain. 2022-06-14
The European Union's visa-free regime for Ukraine officially enters into force. 2017-06-11
The European Union extends economic sanctions on Russia until 31 January 2017 over Moscow's continued support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. 2016-07-1
The European Union proposes offering Ukraine visa-free travel to its members. However, it is still unclear how fast the liberalization process will be dealt with in the European Parliament and European Council, where some EU member states might want to slow down the process. 2016-04-20
100,000 people continue their protest against president Yanukovych's decision to back away from stronger ties with the European Union. 2013-12-1