On 3 July, the European Commission proposed five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI). As part of the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP), the Commission has allocated €325 million from the total budget of €1.5 billion to support the roll-out of these five projects: drones and counter-drone systems; maritime defence and the seabed; space, air defence and missile defence; and strengthening security along the European Union's rear flank. On average, 18 Member States are participating in each project, and Ukraine is involved in four of the five projects.

On 2 July, the Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed the appeal lodged by Google and its parent company, Alphabet, against a ruling by the General Court confirming a fine imposed by the Commission in 2018. The Commission had imposed a fine of €4.3 billion on Google for abuse of a dominant position in the mobile phone ecosystem, which the General Court had revised down to €4.1 billion

Until 21 July, the city of Aix-en-Provence is hosting the 78th edition of its opera festival, centred on the theme of the "quest for humanity". It aims to present a high-quality and highly diverse programme: opera productions, contemporary works, and the rediscovery of Baroque masterpieces and chamber music.

Until 27 September, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the painter and sculptor Carmen Laffón, the second woman to be admitted as a full member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. The exhibition brings together 77 artworks, including oil paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptures.

On 1 July, the results of the Eurobarometer survey carried out by the European Parliament showed that Europeans value the European Union's stability, protection and spirit of cooperation, as well as the quality of life it provides, despite growing economic concerns. 74 per cent of Europeans consider their country's membership of the EU to be beneficial. This is the highest figure ever recorded since the question was first asked in 1983. Similarly, 75 per cent of Europeans regard the European Union as a source of stability in an uncertain world, an increase of 8 percentage points compared with autumn 2025. Finally, European citizens have high expectations of the EU in terms of geopolitical independence, particularly in the areas of defence, security and energy.

On 1 July, the De Gasperi Foundation, in collaboration with the Robert Schuman Foundation, is organising a conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the Santa Margherita Ligure summit, the founding event of post-war European cooperation at which the Italian and French heads of government, Alcide De Gasperi and René Pleven, met, accompanied by the Foreign Ministers Carlo Sforza and Robert Schuman. In the presence of various political leaders, academics and representatives of institutions, discussions will focus on the current challenges facing European integration, particularly in the areas of security, competitiveness, the digital transition and strategic sovereignty.

On 25 June, a summit between France and Italy was held in Antibes. Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni reiterated their shared commitment to achieving a more united, sovereign, democratic and competitive Europe. They agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation, particularly in the political, economic, agricultural, social, educational, scientific and cultural spheres, as well as in the industrial and innovation sectors. Furthermore, after reaffirming their support for Ukraine and welcoming the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, they indicated their intention to further strengthen Franco-Italian cooperation on foreign, security and defence policies across all sectors.

On 3 July, the Moldovan Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu, announced his resignation, which automatically led to the resignation of his government, less than a year after he took office. Against a backdrop of criticism regarding the governance of several state-owned enterprises, Alexandru Munteanu stated that he was no longer able to carry out his duties. The President of the Republic, Maia Sandu, subsequently announced the start of consultations with the parties represented in parliament with a view to appointing a new Prime Minister, whilst reaffirming that the pursuit of reforms and the process of accession to the European Union remained the country's priorities.

On 30 June, the Commission adopted financial measures setting out the budgetary arrangements that would apply to Montenegro upon its accession to the European Union. These measures, which fall under Chapter 33 (financial and budgetary provisions), provide a clear overview of the expected financial implications of Montenegro's accession to the Union. They aim to ensure Montenegro's full participation in the Union's policies and budget, both as a beneficiary and as a contributor.

On 29 June, the Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, welcomed his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, to Gdynia for the first intergovernmental consultations between the two countries. Discussions focused in particular on support for Ukraine, cooperation within the European Union and NATO, and the strengthening of defence industrial cooperation. They adopted a joint declaration and a Baltic Sea Security Pact, and signed a contract for Poland's acquisition of three A26 submarines as part of the Orka programme.

On 22 June, Adrian Vestea, the Prime Minister appointed by Romanian President Nicosur Dan, failed to win Parliament's confidence, securing only 189 votes out of the 233 required. Almost two months after the government of Ilie Bolojan was brought down by an alliance between the Social Democrats and the far-right AUR, the President must once again appoint a new Prime Minister.

On 25 June, the Council renewed the sanctions against Russia for one year, until 31 July 2027, in response to the war of aggression it is waging in Ukraine. The existing measures cover sectors such as trade, finance, energy, financial services and oil. Since 24 February 2022, the European Union has adopted 20 packages of sanctions aimed at stepping up pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression and engage in a peace process.

On 26 June, the European Commission proposed to extend, by one year, until 4 March 2028, the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Nearly 4.4 million displaced people currently benefit from this protection. The Commission's aim is also to balance the need to protect people with Ukraine's ability to defend itself. Temporary protection is therefore not granted to people who are required to remain on Ukrainian territory due to their military obligations. The Council must now adopt the proposal.

On 25 and 26 June, the Polish city of Gdańsk hosted the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, co-chaired by Poland and Ukraine, with the aim of mobilising international support for the country's recovery. Bringing together representatives from governments, international organisations, financial institutions and the private sector, the conference focused on the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, strengthening energy security and mobilising investment. On this occasion, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the disbursement of a first tranche of €3.2 billion as part of the €90 billion European loan intended to finance Ukraine's budgetary support and defence needs for 2026 and 2027.

On 30 June, Denmark announced a 30th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 4.4 billion kroner (approximately €590 million). This funding will be used, in particular, to finance deliveries of ammunition, weapons and military equipment, as well as the training of Ukrainian soldiers. 1.3 billion kroner will be allocated to the "Danish model", which will allow Ukraine to purchase equipment directly from the Danish defence industry.