Ukraine and Moldova officially begin the first phase of EU membership negotiations in Luxembourg, a symbolic step following their 2022 candidate status. This move, initially blocked by Hungary, signifies progress on rule of law and democracy reforms.
Ukraine and Moldova officially start the first phase of EU membership negotiations in Luxembourg. This symbolic step follows their candidate status granted in 2022 and overcomes previous blockages, marking a significant moment amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
An EU-China meeting planned for June 23 in Beijing has been postponed indefinitely. Olof Skoog, deputy secretary general of the EU's External Action Service, was scheduled to visit Beijing to prepare for a potential visit by Kaja Kallas. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian confirmed communication channels remain open.
