Source: European Commission (video statements)
EU air passenger rights get upgraded, Ukraine and Moldova are moving forward in EU accession talks, and the EU’s loan support for Ukraine is entering its next phase.
In this weekly EU news recap for 13-19 June 2025:
EU air passenger rights get an upgrade: Booking tickets will become more transparent. Airlines will have to show ticket prices with and without luggage separately. Parents travelling with young children should be able to sit together at no extra cost, and missing an outbound flight should no longer cancel the return ticket. https://link.europa.eu/vdcrdyxj
Ukraine and Moldova move forward in EU accession talks: Ukraine and Moldova have opened the first cluster of EU membership negotiations. The first cluster negotiations will focus on core reforms such as the rule of law, judiciary, anti-corruption and democratic institutions. https://link.europa.eu/gdpmxrpp
EU loan support for Ukraine: The European Commission’s €90 billion loan package is designed to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s financing needs for 2025 and 2026. The first payment is expected before the end of June. https://link.europa.eu/fpxvrnmg
The European Council is ongoing – https://link.europa.eu/djnykpmm