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French far-left MEP Rima Hassan arrested over X post justifying attack on Israeli airport

French media reported authorities had arrested Hassan and detained her in custody because they suspected the post made on March 26 could be construed as showing support for terrorism.

Rima Hassan during the plenary session and votes of the european parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 10, 2026.
Raphael Glucksmann during a topical debate about state violence in Minneapolis and rule of law in the United states, at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 11, 2026.

Trump's US is not an ally of France, says French presidential hopeful

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran still deeply entrenched in Europe despite IRGC listing, experts warn


EU Parliament ‘deplores’ Palestinian textbook incitement - new resolution

This year’s resolution emphasized the need to remove antisemitic references and examples more than past versions.

Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI

They met in response to a letter that warned that AI could spread misinformation at an unprecedented rate, and that machines could "outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace" humans.

 A keyboard is seen reflected on a computer screen displaying the website of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in this illustration picture taken Feb. 8, 2023.

Borrell: Israeli democracy must continue, key to EU partnership

“We are a close observer because Israel is a key partner, and our shared values are based on a democratic and open society and the rule of law,” Borrell said.

 European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

Israel bars EU parliament member from entering the country

Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.

Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

French groups rally in demand to list Iran's IRGC as terror group

Designating the IRGC as a terrorist group would mean that it would be a criminal offense to belong to the group, attend its meetings and carry its logo in public.

 Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

Zelenskiy says some European leaders have promised fighter jets

27 EU members met in Brussels to listen to Zelensky speak about the Russian invasion and pledge further support.

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the European Parliament, during his second international trip since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 9, 2023.

Herzog urges EU to fight antisemitism 'at all costs' in address to European Parliament

The Israeli president called on the European Parliament to act against Iran.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks during an address to the European Parliament to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, in Brussels, Belgium January 26, 2023.

German MP says EU has legal evidence to declare IRGC a terrorist entity

The EU declined to sanction the 125,000-strong IRGC without a court decision from an EU nation that declares it is engaged in terrorist activities.

 Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

Herzog meets with Belgium's King Phillipe ahead of Iran, POW talks

Herzog will give an address before the European Parliament to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday.

 Israel's President Isaac Herzog meets with Belgium's King Phillippe in Brussels, on January 25, 2022

EU cannot brand IRGC as terror group before court ruling - Borrel

The European Parliament last week called on the EU to list the IRGC as a terrorist entry.

 People rally against Iranian regime during a European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs council in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2023.