On 11 March, the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, travelled to Strasbourg, where he addressed MEPs. He spoke in particular about the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, formalised in August 2025, and his country's aspiration to join the EU. He highlighted his country's adoption of the law launching the process of accession to the EU. He stated that one of the main obstacles to Armenia's integration into the EU was the freeze in political dialogue with Georgia, and called for the process to be resumed.

On 10 March, the European Commission presented several initiatives aimed at stimulating investment in clean energy. This "energy package" is designed to strengthen energy resilience, reduce prices and lessen the EU's dependence on imported fossil fuels. This strategy will enable investment in specific energy infrastructure projects in partnership with the European Investment Bank Group. The "Energy for Citizens" package will help provide affordable energy to consumers. Finally, for the first time, the European Commission has unveiled a strategy for small modular reactors (SMRs) to accelerate their deployment across the EU by 2030.

On 14 March, the Council decided to extend until 15 September 2026 the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. These targeted measures apply to approximately 2,600 individuals and entities and include travel restrictions, an asset freeze and a ban on making funds or other economic resources available to those on the list.

As Hungary's parliamentary elections on 12 April draw near, Viktor Orbán appears to be under greater threat than ever. The latest poll, conducted on 11 March, puts his main opponent, Peter Magyar (Tisza), in the lead in voting intentions. After 16 years in power, the decline of confidence in Viktor Orbán can be attributed in particular to record inflation, near-zero growth (0.4% in 2025) and diplomatic tensions with the European Union and its neighbours. Faced with this risk of defeat, fears are emerging regarding possible foreign interference.

On 13 March, the European Commission approved Germany's third payment request for €4.6 billion under the European recovery plan 'Next Generation EU'. The Foundation is monitoring the implementation of the recovery plan in each country.

On 15 March, the Prime Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden adopted a joint declaration in Oslo aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between Canada and the Nordic countries. Discussions focused on Euro-Atlantic security and stability in the Arctic, as well as the development of defence industrial capabilities and resilience to hybrid threats. The leaders discussed strengthening economic, technological and energy cooperation, particularly in the areas of innovation and the green transition. They also reiterated their commitment to a rules-based international order, state sovereignty and support for Ukraine, and pledged to continue regular political dialogue to strengthen their partnership.

From 10 to 12 March, the King of Sweden paid an official state visit to Poland at the invitation of President Karol Nawrocki, with a view to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Against a regional backdrop marked by the war in Ukraine, discussions focused on deepening security cooperation in the Baltic Sea, notably through the development of joint defence capabilities, the intensification of exercises and the protection of critical infrastructure. The Polish President also emphasised the importance of the trade and technology partnership, noting that some 700 Swedish companies are investing in Poland and that bilateral trade continues to grow.

On 13 March, the Polish government led by Donald Tusk pledged to implement the European Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, despite President Karol Nawrocki's veto. With €150 billion in loans, this mechanism aims to support joint European investment in armaments, ammunition and critical infrastructure in the face of the Russian threat. As the main beneficiary of this scheme, Poland could mobilise nearly €43.7 billion to strengthen the country's defence capabilities and consolidate the EU and NATO's 'Eastern Shield'. To circumvent the presidential veto, the government plans to draw on the Armed Forces Support Fund, an existing budgetary instrument designed to ensure the effective mobilisation of these funds.

Ahead of the Slovenian general election on 22 March, the latest opinion polls conducted by Valicon for Siol reveal a narrow gap between the two main political parties. The right-wing Slovenska demokratska stranka (SDS) and the centre-left Gibanje Svoboda (GS) are now running neck and neck, setting the stage for an extremely close contest for first place. Further down the line, several parties such as Demokrati (centre-right), Socialni demokrati (Social Democrats) and the joint Levica Vesna list (left-wing Greens) are projected to achieve a score of around 6 per cent based on voting intentions, revealing a growing polarisation of the Slovenian political landscape.

On 15 March, the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games took place. In keeping with tradition, the Greek delegation led the procession, in its capacity as a founding nation of the Games, alongside that of the host country, Italy, followed by the other delegations. In total, the Member States of the European Union won a combined total of 90 medals: 29 gold, 30 silver and 31 bronze. The closing ceremony also saw the handover of the flag to France, which will host the next edition in the French Alps in 2030.

On 12 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Romania, where he met his counterpart Nicusor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. They signed a strategic partnership agreement, covering areas such as the economy, energy and military cooperation. In particular, it provides for the construction of drones in Romania, drawing on Ukrainian expertise, as part of the SAFE programme. On 13 March, the Ukrainian President travelled to Paris, where he met his counterpart Emmanuel Macron. They discussed the situation in the Middle East, the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and the intensification of support for Ukraine. Furthermore, Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine deserved the opening of the first chapters of negotiations with a view to its accession to the European Union.