EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions – POLITICO
“This is a concrete follow-up to President [Ursula] von der Leyen’s announcement, as recent attacks and incursions have…
Ukrainian and Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump
Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod border region killed two civilians while Russian shelling of eastern Ukraine left a…
EU’s von der Leyen defends proposed sanctions on Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the far-reaching sanctions her authority proposed on Israel this…
EU hammers Putin and charms Trump by targeting China in new Russia sanctions – POLITICO
European leaders have pledged to maintain pressure on Russia to end its war on Ukraine amid growing diplomatic…
EU plans new economic pressure and sanctions on Israel as Gaza war escalates
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday laid out its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to…
European Commission proposes ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade – The Irish Times
Trade from Israel would no longer be given preferential treatment coming into the European Union, under a proposal…
EU Seeks Smaller, Cheaper EVs To Win Over Reluctant Buyers
A Nissan Sakura EV Kei car. The EU wants to promote the production in Europe of little cars…
War in Gaza exposes Europe’s tortured soul – POLITICO
For Germany’s Merz, the question of how to handle Israel is miserably difficult. The Nazi legacy of the…
Brussels to propose sanctions against Israel as Gaza war escalates – POLITICO
The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will provide further details during a press…
Luxembourg to recognize state of Palestine – POLITICO
Luxembourg intends to recognize the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel told a…
Trump finally wants to put the squeeze on Russia. Now comes the hard part. – POLITICO
A recent discussion paper floated by the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU, seen by POLITICO,…
Von der Leyen’s tougher line on Israel sparks Bavarian conservative backlash – POLITICO
Bavarian conservatives, who are part of von der Leyen’s conservative European People’s Party (EPP) and govern in an…