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The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through additional political, financial and humanitarian support.
The EU has reacted swiftly and decisively to Russia’s aggression by adopting further restrictive measures in response, that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia.
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EU mobilises help for floods in Slovenia and wildfires in Cyprus
After severe floods and wildfires, Slovenia and Cyprus issued a call for help through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In response, France and Germany sent excavators and prefabricated bridges to Slovenia. To Cyprus, the EU is providing firefighting airplanes and Greece liquid retardant.

EU and the Philippines take step towards free trade agreement
The EU and the Philippines will shortly kick off talks to find a mutual understanding on a future free trade agreement. If this concludes successfully, and after consultations with the Member States, the two regions could then resume trade negotiations.

Commission steps up protection of children from unsafe toys
The European Commission has proposed updates to its existing rules on protecting children from potential risks in toys. The new safety requirements will increase protection from harmful chemicals and aim to reduce the amount of unsafe toys sold in the EU.
