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Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle climate and migration challenges

The EU proposed €200 billion for the 2028–2034 period to fight climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region.

Euronews · Jul 17, 2025

European Parliament: Turkey's accession on hold, no progress since 2018

Turkey's EU accession process remains frozen due to democratic backsliding, despite the Mediterranean country's strategic importance and cooperation on migration, MEPs said in their latest report.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

'Really Stuck': Ukraine's EU Accession Drive Stumbles

Launched as a powerful statement days after Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's bid for EU membership is stuttering in the face of hardening opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025