Author: Ksenia Eggert

EU and Council of Europe: Belarus stays last country in Europe that retains the death penalty

Written by Ksenia Eggert on October 13, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

The European Union and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances, and called for its abolition, including in Belarus. A joint statement by the EU High Representative and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, released on 9 October, European and World Day against the Death Penalty, said that more than two-thirds of all countries have abolished the death penalty in law or in practice. In 2024, a record number of 130 countries voted in favour of the United Nations General Assembly...

What is the EU’s new Entry/Exit border system and how will it work?

Written by Ksenia Eggert on October 12, 2025. Posted in Explainers.

What is the EES? Where does it apply and to whom? How does it work? What will happen to the data that is collected? Will the EES increase waiting times at the borders? What are the advantages of the new system? Do I also need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation?

EU Code Week 2025: digital literacy, computational thinking and programming

Written by Ksenia Eggert on October 8, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

This year, EU Code Week marks its 13th edition and will take place from 11 to 26 October 2025. EU Code Week is a European Commission initiative designed to promote digital literacy, computational thinking, and programming throughout Europe. The EU Code Week initiative  encourages young people to take up coding and pursue a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. From 2013, Code Week has grown into a thriving grassroots movement engaging millions every year, and making coding accessible, inclusive and fun. Thousands of events will...

Ukraine: EU4Youth organises workshop for the youth of Cherkasy region

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 25, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

On 24 September, ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project helped organise a workshop titled “Youth of Cherkasy Region 2026-2030”. The event gathered young activists, representatives of youth civil society organisations, and local authorities to discuss the youth policy in the region and work on the development of the new Regional Programme “Youth of Cherkasy Region 2026-2030.” The main part of the workshop was practical group work involving both young people and local officials. Participants identified key youth policy issues and their consequences and then explored possible...

Defence Tech Valley 2025: Ukraine and EU strengthen cooperation in defence innovation

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 24, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

The Defence Tech Valley 2025, Europe’s leading dual-use technology and investment summit, brought together more than 5,000 technology developers, users, investors, and policymakers from over 50 countries, in Lviv on 16–17 September. Organised with the support of the European Union, the event showcased Ukraine’s role as a global hub of battlefield-proven innovation. “Ukrainian innovators are demonstrating remarkable speed and ingenuity in turning ideas into real defence technologies,” said Katarína Mathernová, Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine. “By integrating Ukrainian...

EU-backed ‘Ray of Hope’ brings new solar energy to hospitals in Kyiv region

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 19, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

Two additional solar photovoltaic systems with capacities of 44.9 kW and 102 kW have been installed in two health care facilities in the Kyiv region under the ‘Ray of Hope’ initiative. The solar panels were delivered under the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat in close cooperation with Ukraine’s Health and Energy ministries. Due to continuing Russian missile and drone attacks which target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hospitals frequently face power disruptions. The new solar PV systems ensure that critical functions – such as intensive...

EU launches call for investments in Moldova – join information session to learn more!

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 18, 2025. Posted in Opportunities.

The European Commission has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest for private investment, inviting businesses from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Moldova to take part. This initiative will be further explored during a dedicated information session at Moldova Business Week 2025. The Call will be the central focus of the ‘Investment funding in Moldova: Unlocking capital for growth’ session on 19 September, where European Commission experts will outline its objectives, explain how businesses can apply, and highlight the opportunities available. The session...

EUAM hosts round table on crimes against cultural heritage in Kyiv

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 18, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

On 16 September, the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications (MCSC) hosted a round table to discuss ‘National Approaches to Combating Crimes Against Cultural Heritage’ in Kyiv. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has faced a systemic threat related to the illegal export of Ukrainian cultural assets. The MCSC has responded by building active cooperation with international partners, in particular with EUAM, to create a strategy to combat this threat. ...

Commissioner Marta Kos travels to Azerbaijan and Armenia

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 18, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

On 17 September, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood Marta Kos started a three-day trip to Azerbaijan and Armenia to advance EU relations in the South Caucasus region. The EU expects that with the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, there is now an opportunity to reinforce EU cooperation in the region and advance the EU’s strategy for a more stable and secure Black Sea region. On 18 September, Commissioner Kos will hold high-level meetings with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, and Economy Minister Mikayil...

EU Ambassador meets Speaker of Moldovan Parliament

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 18, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

On 17 September, the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, Iwona Piorko, met with the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu. The discussions focused on multiple projects organised and funded by the EU and implemented in Moldova. The Head of the EU Delegation emphasised the decisive role of the Parliament in Moldova’s accession process to the EU and the EU’s continued support to the Republic of Moldova on its path to reform. The Speaker of the Parliament noted that the authorities continue to prioritise the process of accession to the...

Metsola opens European Parliament office in Kyiv

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 18, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

On 17 September, European Parliament (EP) President Roberta Metsola visited Kyiv to officially inaugurate the new EP office and to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk. She also addressed the Verkhovna Rada. President Metsola started her visit with honouring the Ukrainian servicemen whose lives were lost in Russia’s war against the country. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/1968234497545236567 The decision to open an EP office, co-located with the EU Delegation in Ukraine, is a strong political...

EU in Moldova announces new job vacancy for Twinning project

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 17, 2025. Posted in Opportunities.

The European Union Delegation in Moldova is looking for an assistant-translator in the EU-funded twinning project ‘Strengthening the institutional capacities of the Competition Council to enforce the competition and state aid policy in line with the EU best practices’. The project started on October 1, 2024 and is scheduled to last for 27 months. The language assistant will support the Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA), Project Leader, and short-term experts by translating project documents, providing interpretation during meetings and events, and assisting with the preparation...

Georgia: EU holds workshops for young leaders from Kutaisi

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 17, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

An EU information meeting was recently held for about 50 young people from Kutaisi at the Research-Intellectual Club ‘Dialogue of Generations’ (RICDOG). This event was organised within the framework of the project ‘REACT for Georgia (Resilient, Engaged, Active Civil Society for Transformation)’, and on the initiative of local young leaders. During the meeting, young people participated in three activities: ‘Discussion on Narratives’ – a discussion workshop; ‘The Path to Europe’: – A board game about the European Union; Creative workshop – ‘Express Your Europe’. ...

Frontline communities in Ukraine learn solutions for recovery with EU support

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 17, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, together with the European Union,has organised a study visit for representatives of frontline communities from Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts to their counterparts in Poltava and Chernihiv oblasts. The visit was designed to help frontline communities better navigate the challenges of war by acquiring the necessary experience to ensure more effective responses on the ground. The participants of the study visit learned how to: support veterans and their families in reintegration, strengthen the...

EUAM facilitates Lithuania study visit for Ukrainian police officers

Written by Ksenia Eggert on September 17, 2025. Posted in Latest news.

This week, the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine facilitated a study visit for senior officers from the National Police of Ukraine (NPU) to Vilnius, Lithuania. The delegation met with Lithuanian colleagues to learn from Lithuania’s experience in criminal intelligence. The notion of criminal intelligence refers to building systems to anticipate and prevent offences rather than reacting only afterwards. Proactive police work includes handling informants, developing regulatory frameworks, and establishing procedures that ensure that operational work is both effective...