The European Court of Human Rights said Russia violated the right to life, the freedom of expression and assembly, among other abuses. Ukraine had filed a complaint with the court. The impact of the ruling is likely limited as Russia refuses to recognize the court judgements. The EU’s foreign ministers on Monday adopted new Russia santions.
Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland and Slovakia have been warned about their excessive budget deficits and instructed by the European Commission to reduce their public spending in line with EU rules.
Despite expectations for Monday’s informal summit, EU leaders did not seal the deal on who will take over the bloc’s top jobs after the European elections. Three names are on the table: Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas. Will they cross the finish line when leaders meet again next week?
EU member states adopted a long-debated Nature Restoration Law.
At an informal summit in Brussels on Monday, EU leaders are expected to negotiate the distribution of the EU’s top jobs after the elections – notably the posts of European Commission President, European Council President and foreign affairs chief.