EU plans a new €45 billion loan for Ukraine in 2027

EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis flagged a fresh €45 billion loan for Kyiv next year, on top of the €90 billion package agreed in April. Ukraine faces a projected 2027 budget gap of about €70 billion, leaving roughly €25 billion still to be covered by other donors. Member states still have to agree the terms, and several are expected to opt out of paying interest.