European Union

Most EU countries call for 'immediate humanitarian pause' in Gaza, says EU top diplomat Borrell

Many countries call on Israel to respect humanitarian law, while simultaneously calling for the end of

By REUTERS
19/02/2024

Navalny's widow joins EU officials as Ukraine war nears two-year mark

Yulia Navalnaya told a Western gathering of leaders, diplomats, and other officials in Munich on Friday that Putin and his allies would bear responsibility.

By REUTERS
19/02/2024

Europe must strengthen its ability to defend itself, Scholz says

Former US President Donald Trump has said he would not defend allies within the NATO western defense alliance who fail to spend enough on defense if re-elected later this year.

By REUTERS
17/02/2024

EU set to launch maritime mission in Red Sea on Monday

In 2022, the EU designated the Northwest Indian Ocean a “maritime area of interest,” an area spanning from the Strait of Hormuz to the Tropic of Capricorn, and from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

'Hamas is operating in Belgium, but we can’t do anything about it'

‘It’s something that I’ve never heard before, and it’s a disgrace’ – opposition MP Michael Freilich.

13/02/2024

FM Katz accuses Borrell of helping Hamas with call to halt arms to Israel

“If you believe that too many people are being killed, maybe you should provide fewer arms to prevent so many people [from] being killed. Isn't it logical?” Borrell asked.

EU border agency says stopping migration is impossible

Those fleeing wars have the right to asylum in the EU, which has sheltered millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion since 2022.

By REUTERS
07/02/2024

French minister heads to Mideast with post-war Gaza plans in mind

European Union member states are divided on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and their response has mostly been to try to ease the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

By REUTERS
02/02/2024

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland has long been a champion of Palestinian rights, and ministers have repeatedly said the government is considering recognizing a Palestinian state.

By REUTERS
01/02/2024
 A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

EU reviews funding for UNRWA amid October 7 involvement probe

Several countries, including EU members Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Finland, paused funding for UNRWA after allegations by Israel that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved.

By REUTERS
29/01/2024
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