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The Commission and the EEAS are working on additional proposals for possible sanctions, including on oil imports, and are reflecting on some of the ideas presented by Member States, such as taxes or specific payments channels, such as an escrow account.

Malta now has two months to reply to the Commission's reasoned opinion. If the reply is not satisfactory, the Commission may bring this matter before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

The Commission launched DiscoverEU in June 2018, following a preparatory action from the European Parliament. It has been formally integrated into the new Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027.

This proposal complements the humanitarian assistance provided by the EU to those fleeing from Ukraine, in particular as they travel across the Union, and it is fully consistent with the EU asylum acquis and with the Union's external action.

The revisions aim to support the changes needed in consumer behaviour to achieve climate and environmental objectives under the European Green Deal by ensuring that consumers have better information on the durability and reparability of products.

Today's proposal extends the existing Ecodesign framework in two ways: first, to cover the broadest possible range of products; and second, to broaden the scope of the requirements with which products are to comply.

The standard acceptance period will thus be limited to persons aged 18 and above. While a booster from 12 years of age has been authorised following a recommendation from EMA, not all Member States are currently recommending to administer boosters to minors. 

The EU will coordinate the delivery of large-scale in-kind donations of vital items such as medicines, vaccines, medical equipment, tents, beds and emergency blankets.

The EU is a lead provider of humanitarian and development assistance on food and food systems.