European Union
Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down
Although many protesters expressed satisfaction over Vucic's resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister.
Israel abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
Hegseth said America will remember. Israeli defense companies should too – opinion
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Israel just united Europe together to oppose settler violence - opinion
Europe remains Israel’s largest trading partner and one of its most important scientific and cultural partners. Alienating Europe carries tangible costs.
Delegitimization in action: EU’s distorted narrative on settler violence - comment
Europe can criticize Israel, just as Israel can criticize Europe. But when that criticism crosses the line into moral distortion, it loses credibility.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
Hungary PM Magyar gives veto power to key ministers in his cabinet following new EU sanctions
Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, and his ministers took their oath of office on Tuesday, completing the formation of his cabinet.
EJA seeks protected minority status for Europe Jews to tackle antisemitism, protect Jewish practice
The status would mean that Jewish life and practice will no longer depend on the goodwill of whichever government is in power at any given time.
Europe approves sanctions on West Bank settlers, Hamas leadership
The EU's decision came shortly after Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, was inaugurated. Predecessor Viktor Orban often used a veto to block EU sanctions on Israel.
First group of Spanish passengers disembarks from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived on Saturday evening in Tenerife alongside Spain's interior and health ministers and its minister for territorial policy.
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
The proposal stipulates the permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, and that Switzerland should end its freedom of movement accord with the EU.
EU moving toward implementing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, ambassador confirms
The European Union Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11, where actions against Israeli settlements could potentially be approved.
Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector, EU says
European airlines have largely ridden out the crisis so far, with hedges cushioning costs even as jet fuel prices have risen nearly 84% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28.
