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Commission proposes up to €35 billion in aid for Ukraine

To guarantee the EU's share of the G7 agreement on aid to Ukraine, the Commission is proposing macro-financial assistance of up to €35 billion. In addition, the renewal cycle of the sanctions on the Russian central bank reserves is to be extended to 36 months.

By Marc Winkelmann

Hearings of the Commissioners-designate likely to start on Nov. 4

The European Parliament's committees are expected to begin the hearings of the commissioner-designates on Nov. 4. Before that, the candidates' declarations on financial and personal interests will be reviewed for potential conflicts with their assigned portfolios.

By Markus Grabitz