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The European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the FuelEU Maritime initiative. This measure will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector by promoting the use of cleaner energy, and gradually decreasing fuel use over time, by 2% in 2025 to as much as 80% by 2050

Following a discussion by EU leaders, the European Council has adopted conclusions on Ukraine after the latest developments in relation to Russia’s war of aggression. Also in discussion, were items including competitiveness, single market and the economy, energy, external relations and migration.

A total of €7 billion were pledged by the international community at the International Donors' Conference ‘Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria'. These funds will be used to cover humanitarian needs, help the reconstruction of the affected regions, and support recovery in Türkiye and Syria.

The Commission has paid a second instalment of €1.5 billion under the up to €18 billion Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) ‘Plus' package for Ukraine. With this instrument, the EU seeks to help Ukraine cover its immediate funding needs, with stable, predictable and sizeable financial support in 2023.

The Commission has proposed a comprehensive set of actions to ensure the EU's access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical raw materials that are indispensable for a wide set of sectors including the net zero industry, the digital industry, and aerospace sectors.

As a part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan, the Commission has proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the EU is well equipped for the clean-energy transition, making our energy system more secure and sustainable.

A year marked by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the energy crisis, the general report on the activities of the EU outlines the progress made in 2022, including EU support to Ukraine and developments in the green and digital transitions ensuring a stronger, fairer, and greener Europe.

The Commission has proposed to reform the EU's electricity market design to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, making consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, and better protecting consumers from future price spikes and potential market manipulation.

The Commission has adopted a Communication that presents the strategic framework for European integrated border management for 5 years and a Recommendation to Member States on the mutual recognition of return decisions and expedite returns.

The EU calls on other international partners and global donors to show solidarity with the people in Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquake that struck both countries.

The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, the EU's flagship journalism award, recognises and honours the work of reporters from around the world which shed a light on the most pressing global challenges. Journalists can submit written or multimedia work.

A week after Ukraine was invaded, the Temporary Protection Directive was activated for those forced to flee their homes. More than 4 million have benefited from a full set of rights in the EU over the last year as a result.

Commission President welcomes agreement to set up International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. This centre will coordinate the collection of evidence of Russia’s crimes, to be used for future trials.

The humanitarian situation in the east of the DRC is deteriorating due to an escalation of the conflict in North Kivu. The EU is releasing over €47 million through humanitarian partners to cover immediate needs such as nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, shelter and protection.

The Commission has presented proposals to modernise driving licence rules, including the introduction of a digital driving licence valid throughout the EU, and new provisions to facilitate the enforcement of traffic rules across borders. These new rules will improve safety for all road users.

On 9-10 June, thousands of young people from across the EU will take over the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Youth Event to discuss and share ideas on how to shape the future of Europe. Take part in the contest to win a trip to Strasbourg and join the Parliament’s event EYE2023.

The European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This achievement allows putting forward definitive solutions that work for people and businesses in Northern Ireland and that protect the EU Single Market.

The EU has imposed further restrictive measures in response to the continued Russian military aggression against Ukraine. The package targets individuals and entities contributing to the war, plus trade and financial sanctions, depriving the Russian economy of critical tech and industrial goods.

On the one-year mark of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, G7 leaders issued a statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes. The statement also expresses their solidarity and support to the people of Türkiye and Syria affected by the horrifying earthquakes.