Europe faces up to its irrelevance in the Middle East – POLITICO
It’s embarrassing that European and British pleas for deescalation were ignored and worse that America’s supposed allies were…
Kaja Kallas
Europe’s leaders take on Trump and Tehran with powerful posting – POLITICO
“With tensions in the Middle East at a new peak, stability must be the priority,” thundered Commission President…
Georgia sentences 4 politicians in widening opposition crackdown – POLITICO
Although none of the opposition leaders convicted so far held office in the previous Georgian government, they were…
Europe pleads for diplomacy after US strikes Iran – POLITICO
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he’d suggested Rome as a possible venue for U.S.-Iran talks, and called…
Israel savages EU over ‘outrageous and indecent’ human rights review
BRUSSELS — Benjamin Netanyahu’s government issued a searing condemnation of the European Union after the bloc reviewed its…
Israel in breach of EU deal over Gaza human rights, report signals – POLITICO
The EU-Israel Association Agreement establishes close relations between the bloc and the Middle Eastern nation, governing cooperation in…
Israel trashes diplomacy with Iran as Europeans meet Tehran envoy in Geneva – POLITICO
“All diplomatic efforts until now were not successful,” Sa’ar said in an interview with the Axel Springer Global…
Europe strains to give Trump an off-ramp on bombing Iran
LONDON — Who can stop the Iran war? With Donald Trump poised to order a bombing raid on…
Israel is undermining ‘decades of humanitarian principles’, EU’s Kallas says – POLITICO
The EU is currently reviewing its Association Agreement with Israel, a deal governing trade and political relations, after…
Brussels city begs EU for cash to finish Schuman roundabout works – POLITICO
Renovating the famous roundabout — the epicenter of the steel and glass buildings housing the EU institutions —…
Sweden leads EU push to sanction far-right Israeli ministers – POLITICO
“We have also been pushing for the sanctioning of extremist settlers, but we now take the next step…
EU announces punishing sanctions targeting Russian energy and banks – POLITICO
“We will have a presentation and first exchange of views among EU ambassadors (Coreper) still tonight,” said Ignacy…
EU’s Kallas welcomes Trump’s ‘tough love’ on arms spending – POLITICO
Hegseth previously told delegates at the Singapore conference that “we’re pushing our allies in Europe to own more…
Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry – POLITICO
“With today’s move, we have exposed China, which has long been working to undermine our resilience and democracy,”…
EU condemns Israel over ‘warning shots’ fired at diplomatic delegation – POLITICO
“The IDF regrets the inconvenience caused,” the Israel Defense Forces said, adding there would be an inquiry and…