The European Union finally approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia by written procedure on the morning of 23 October. The energy section of the sanctions package provides for a ban on the import of Russian LNG – within six months for short-term contracts and from 1 January 2027 for long-term contracts,

European Council President António Costa met with the Presidents of European Committee of the Regions and European Economic and Social Committee on 22 October 2025. They main topic of their discussion was affordable housing.

By learning how societies navigated past downturns, students build empathy, critical thinking and resistance to simplistic blame games that fuel the far right and populism — according to a Council of Europe body.

Irish farmer and civil society activist Séamus Boland has been elected as president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the first Irish president of an EU plenary body since Pat Cox was elected president of the European Parliament in 2002.

EU member states have significantly increased their defence expenditure in recent years. In 2024, total expenditure reached €343 billion, with €106 billion spent on investments. This means a 19% increase compared to 2023 and a 37% increase compared to 2021. In 2025, member states' defence expenditure will reach an estimated €381 billion.

BRUSSELS -- BRUSSELS (AP) — Egypt and the European Union will hold their first bilateral talks Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza.

The funds continue to support key reforms in public finance management, social and labour policy, and governance

European stocks rise as investors digest mixed data, TKMS debuts strongly, EU readies new Russia sanctions, and signs India cooperation deal.