EU Foreign Policy
EU to Putin: Don’t use Moscow attack as pretext to intensify war on Ukraine
My Europe
25.03.2024
EU to Putin: Don’t use Moscow attack as pretext to intensify war on Ukraine
A spokesperson of the European Commission said on Monday that the European Union is «naturally concerned» by Russian officials’ allegations…
EU reaches ‘political agreement’ to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell
My Europe
18.03.2024
EU reaches ‘political agreement’ to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell
The breakthrough occurred during a meeting of the bloc’s foreign affairs ministers on Monday, where the issue was put on…
All EU countries, bar Hungary, call for eventual Gaza ceasefire
My Europe
19.02.2024
All EU countries, bar Hungary, call for eventual Gaza ceasefire
Budapest refused to endorse the call, despite pressure from other capitals, and also single-handedly derailed EU plans to collectively slap…
Several EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged staff involvement in October 7 attacks
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03.02.2024
Several EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged staff involvement in October 7 attacks
Austria and Lithuania became the latest EU nations to halt payments to UNRWA on Monday morning. They join Australia, Finland,…
‘Pawn in a political game’: Sister of EU diplomat captive in Iran calls for his release
My Europe
03.02.2024
‘Pawn in a political game’: Sister of EU diplomat captive in Iran calls for his release
Floderus was arrested by Iranian authorities in April 2022 at Tehran airport, after visiting a friend working for the Swedish…
Palestinian statehood a must, EU foreign ministers say in rebuke to Netanyahu
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22.01.2024
Palestinian statehood a must, EU foreign ministers say in rebuke to Netanyahu
Over the weekend, Netanyahu doubled down on his opposition to establishing a Palestinian state after the war, defying the West’s…
Israel Hamas war: In a first, the European Parliament calls for a ‘permanent ceasefire’
My Europe
22.01.2024
Israel Hamas war: In a first, the European Parliament calls for a ‘permanent ceasefire’
The resolution, which is purely symbolic and carries no legal weight, was approved with 312 votes in favour, 131 against…
Israel financed Hamas to weaken the Palestinian Authority, Josep Borrell claims
My Europe
22.01.2024
Israel financed Hamas to weaken the Palestinian Authority, Josep Borrell claims
The diplomat, who has prepared a 10-point roadmap for a potential peace process, did not provide concrete evidence to support his…