EU Council
Coverage of EU Council in the Nexus archive.
- Meet your MEP! Behind the scenes of the European Parliament
The European Parliament is the only directly elected EU institution and a co-legislator with the EU Council. The article highlights three Belgian MEPs from different political parties and ideologies, discussing key European issues they address.
- Energy ministers to offer Brussels limited role in European grid planning
Energy ministers are set to limit Brussels' role in European grid planning. Months of re-drafting efforts by EU Council staff are expected to pay off.
- Brussels approaches Kremlin over potential Ukraine talks
Brussels is approaching the Kremlin for potential Ukraine talks, with the EU Council president's office contacting a senior Russian official close to Vladimir Putin.
- EU Approves €2.8B Ukraine Facility Payment
The EU Council approved a €2.8 billion payment to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility after Kyiv completed 11 of 20 required reform steps. Ukraine has met 86 total reform benchmarks, with 65 ongoing, and will receive compensation for reforms completed ahead of schedule for the first time.