Rome, 30 Oct. (LaPresse) – The European Commission has taken a further step towards implementing the 90 billion euro loan to support Ukraine, which will provide the country with essential budgetary support and defence equipment during 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to approve the remaining tranche of the loan, amounting to 45 billion euros, earmarked for 2027. This is according to a statement from the Commission. “With today’s proposal, we are providing Ukraine with the much-needed predictability and helping to maintain essential public services. Strengthening support for Ukraine is one of the top priorities on the agenda in Montreal. Together with our allies, we must also do everything possible to put pressure on Russia to end its barbaric war of aggression,” said President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU Commission approves proposal for a 45 billion loan to Kyiv for 2027
Rome, 30 Oct. (LaPresse) – The European Commission has taken a further step towards implementing the 90 billion euro loan to support Ukraine, which will provide the country with essential budgetary support and defence equipment during 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to approve the remaining tranche of the loan, amounting to 45 billion euros, earmarked for 2027. This is according to a statement from the Commission. “With today’s proposal, we are providing Ukraine with the much-needed predictability and helping to maintain essential public services. Strengthening support for Ukraine is one of the top priorities on the agenda in Montreal. Together with our allies, we must also do everything possible to put pressure on Russia to end its barbaric war of aggression,” said President Ursula von der Leyen.