On 28 May, the European Commission announced a Twinning project call to find EU experts who will assist Ukraine in establishing a new national pharmaceutical regulatory authority.

It was the strangest electoral campaign in modern Polish history, with an obviously qualified candidate losing by a sliver to a man who had no business being on the ballot.

Parliamentary elections in the partially recognised Republic of Kosovo were held back on 9 February. But on 2 June, yet another, the 25th, attempt to form a new government failed.

The cancellation or revision of the "Lozovyi amendments" has become an official commitment by Kyiv to the EU.

There are growing signs in Slovakia that Prime Minister Robert Fico is planning to hold early parliamentary elections in early 2026.

On 17 May, Norway’s Constitution Day, anti-Ukrainian political ads flooded Oslo.

On 14 May, the Ukrainian government approved three "roadmaps" as part of the requirements to begin EU accession talks.

On 27 May, EU ministers met in Brussels to discuss Hungary.

On Tuesday morning, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó published a Facebook post that initially puzzled even experts in Hungarian-Ukrainian relations.

Ukraine today faces a dual challenge: defending itself against aggression while laying the groundwork for future economic development.

Nearly one year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron made one of the most pivotal decisions since coming to power in 2017, calling for snap elections to the National Assembly.

On 5 June, that is, already next week – the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATM) regime established three years ago by the European Union for Ukrainian goods will expire.

With the US having chosen to retreat from its global role, it will gradually lose much of the power and influence that it now takes for granted.

In Germany, a growing chorus is demanding legal proceedings that might result in a ban on the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).

Ukraine is preparing for a shift in trade terms with the European Union.