Even though it is not in a position at this stage to disburse a first instalment of aid to Ukraine as part of the European Union’s macro-financial loan for 2026 and 2027, the European Commission is continuing the preparatory work that will enable the rapid implementation of this €90 billion loan, which is still blocked due to Hungary’s opposition (see EUROPE B13825A26).
On Wednesday 1 April, the EU institution submitted to the EU Member States the financing strategy negotiated with...