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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13897
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Russian invasion of Ukraine / Russia

EU extends its economic sanctions against Russia one year

26/06/2026 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday, 25 June, the Council of the EU renewed—for another 12 months, until 31 July 2027—the economic measures adopted against Russia for the actions it has taken to destabilise Ukraine. This decision follows the European Council meeting held on 18 and 19 June, during which EU leaders agreed to extend the economic sanctions against Russia for a period of 12 months rather than 6 months (see EUROPE 13891/1), and an agreement reached on Wednesday, 24 June, at the level of Member States’ permanent representatives (see EUROPE 13895/40). These economic measures were initially introduced on 31 July 2014 and have been significantly strengthened since February 2022. In addition, Member States’ permanent representatives continued their discussion regarding the 21st sanctions package on Friday (see EUROPE 13884/1). (CG)

Contents

SECTORAL POLICIES
ENERGY: European Energy Ministers reach their position on ‘networks’ package
ENERGY: European Commission to present new recommendations for implementation of ‘methane’ Regulation under pressure from 12 Member States
ENERGY: unprecedented tripartite agreement aimed at providing EU with 45 GW of energy storage capacity by 2028
CLIMATE: ETS - Stéphane Séjourné announces proposal to allocate more free allowances to be presented at same time as revision
CLIMATE: Cyprus backed by Member States and European institutions after its exclusion by Türkiye from COP31 preparatory meetings
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission commits to provide “clarifications” on ‘packaging’ regulation
ENVIRONMENT: European ministers call for a balance between ambition and pragmatism in international negotiations on ‘plastics treaty’
ENVIRONMENT: ‘ultra-fast fashion’ - several EU Member States advocate stronger ecodesign rules for textiles
ENVIRONMENT: several EU Member States call for preservation of LIFE programme after 2027
RESEARCH: EU Council approves partial negotiating mandate on Horizon Europe
HOME AFFAIRS: EU Council relaunches legislative procedure on extension of derogation from ePrivacy Directive
HOME AFFAIRS: despite police pressure, criminal networks in EU regenerating at alarming rate, Europol reports
HOME AFFAIRS: EU Drugs Agency calls for stronger health response to spread of highly potent synthetic opioids
COHESION: in Paphos, strategies for islands and coastal communities were largely welcomed, but expectations regarding their practical implementation remain
DIGITAL: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council hands ‘Digital Omnibus’ over to Ireland for lack of agreement between Member States
DIGITAL: Germany calls for legal minimum age of 13 for access to social media
DIGITAL: ACT calls for “voluntary” cybersecurity certification, separated from ICT supply chain risk assessments
FOOD SAFETY: more than 10,000 health alerts notified in EU in 2025, according to European Commission
Russian invasion of Ukraine
HOME AFFAIRS: European Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing war until 2028, but excludes men of fighting age
RUSSIA: EU extends its economic sanctions against Russia one year
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
FINANCE: “substantial” progress made on ‘MISP’ package over past six months, says Nicosia
FINANCES: EU Council ready to start negotiations with European Parliament on revision of Directive governing institutions for occupational retirement provision
BULGARIA: European Commission recommends Bulgaria correct its excessive deficit by 2029
COMPETITION: formal investigation opened into possible abuse of dominant position by Sanofi in market for flu vaccines for vulnerable patients
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: MFF 2028-2034 - EU Council adopts its partial negotiating position on a new framework for budget monitoring and evaluation
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
SOCIAL/EMPLOYMENT: meeting on 29 June in Luxembourg, EU27 ministers to look at protecting workers against extreme heat
EXTERNAL ACTION
VENEZUELA: eight EU countries send more than 500 responders to Venezuela to rescue population hit by devastating earthquakes
SERBIA: thirty MEPs urge European Union to intervene to end repression of students and activists in Serbia
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
DEMOCRACY: citizen participation without concrete results can increase mistrust, European Commission’s Joint Research Centre finds
WOMEN’S RIGHTS: Member States call on platforms to do more to prevent cyber violence against girls
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: coalition of around 60 NGOs calls on Roberta Metsola to respond to discriminatory statements in European Parliament
NEWS BRIEFS
CHINA: European Commission opens investigation into possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures by China
TRADE: new rules on screening foreign investments to enter into force in mid-July
EUROPEAN COMMISSION: college of Commissioners will not meet on 1 July
DEFENCE: ‘European Peace Facility’ - EU adopts €5 million assistance measure for Togolese navy
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: European Disability Forum sets out series of priorities ahead of United Nations review of four Member States
ECONOMY: Kyriákos Pierrakákis welcomes ‘Magyar’ government’s “ambition” to achieve Hungary’s accession to euro area by 2030
HAITI: EU Council extends EU sanctions regime until July 2027
TRANSPORT: think tank T&E publishes its recommendations for rail passengers’ rights package