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EU Engages Taliban on Deportations
The EU's direct engagement with the Taliban over deportations marks a notable shift in diplomatic strategy, linking migration policy to Afghanistan's rulers.
2026-06-23
Saar Cuts EU Ties Over Kallas' Remarks
Israel's Gideon Saar severs ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over apartheid remarks, exposing widening fractures in Europe's stance toward Israel.
2026-06-19
EU Sanctions Target West Bank Financials
The EU rolls out sanctions targeting the financial networks behind Israeli West Bank settlements, aiming to disrupt the money flows that sustain expansion.
2026-05-28
Kyrgyzstan's Sanctions Crackdown Explained
Kyrgyzstan's crackdown on some 50 companies signals a bid to avoid EU sanctions while preserving its delicate trade balance between Russia and Europe.
2026-05-27
Iceland’s EU Referendum Could Echo Brexit’s
Iceland's upcoming EU membership referendum risks becoming a Brexit-style protest vote, as sovereignty fears threaten to override the case for joining the bloc.
2026-05-27
EU Summons Russia Over Kyiv Threats
The EU summons Russia after Moscow moves to turn foreign diplomatic presence in Kyiv into leverage, raising fears over the safety of envoys in wartime.
2026-05-27
EU Ministers Discuss Russia Strategy
EU foreign ministers, led by Kaja Kallas, meet to define their demands on Russia as Kyiv pushes for a bigger role in shaping the bloc's diplomatic strategy.
2026-05-27
EU Enlargement Plan Puts New Members on a Le
The EU plans to admit new members like Ukraine and Moldova without immediate foreign-policy veto rights, redrawing how enlargement and unanimity will work.
2026-05-27
Stellantis Partners to Navigate EU Auto Press
Stellantis is pivoting to partnerships to boost production and cut costs as it navigates mounting pressure in Europe's auto market and tightening EU rules.
2026-05-26
EU's Dilemma: Countering US Sanctions on ICC
The EU faces a hard choice as US sanctions target ICC officials, testing Europe's willingness to defend the court and uphold international law against the US.
2026-05-24
Zelenskyy Pushes for EU Membership Amid Veto
Zelenskyy presses for immediate EU membership talks and rejects interim deals, even as Hungary's veto threats stall Ukraine's accession path toward the bloc.
2026-05-23
France Bans Itamar Ben-Gvir Amid EU Pressure
France's ban on Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir signals mounting EU pressure on Israel, marking a pointed diplomatic rebuke that deepens strains over its.
2026-05-23
Ukraine's Stolen Children
A Brussels art installation spotlights Ukrainian children taken by Russia, pressuring the EU to act on abductions and weigh tougher sanctions against Moscow.
2026-05-12
EU's Taliban Talks
The EU weighs talks with the Taliban as migration becomes leverage, forcing a diplomatic dilemma over engagement with Afghanistan and Europe's border policy.
2026-05-12
EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers After Hungary V
The EU adopts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops its veto, marking a shift in bloc policy on West Bank violence and rising pressure on Israel.
2026-05-12
EU Restores Trade with Syria, Keeps Sanctions
The EU is reopening trade with Syria while keeping targeted sanctions in place, using economic ties as leverage to push Damascus toward compliance and reform.
2026-05-11
EU Sanctions on Israeli Settlers and Hamas
The EU's new sanctions on Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders mark a shift in its response to settler violence, signaling a tougher Middle East posture.
2026-05-11
EU Sanctions Violent Israeli Settlers
The EU has broken its deadlock to sanction violent Israeli settlers, overcoming Hungary's veto and responding to escalating West Bank violence at last.
2026-05-11
Magyar's Victory: Hungary's Shift to EU
Peter Magyar's victory signals a major shift in Hungary, as Orban's grip loosens and Budapest moves to repair strained relations with Brussels and the EU.
2026-05-08
Trump's July 4 EU Trade Deal Ultimatum
Trump has set a July 4 deadline for the EU to comply with a trade deal or face higher tariffs, raising the stakes in a tense standoff with Brussels over trade.
2026-05-07
Spain's Albanese Award Challenges EU Sanction
Spain's award honoring Francesca Albanese is testing the EU's autonomy on sanctions, forcing the bloc to weigh its response to US pressure over the envoy.
2026-05-07
Armenia EU Summit: Power Dynamics Revealed
Armenia's EU summit exposes who still holds leverage in the Caucasus, as Yerevan tests closer ties with Brussels against Russia's enduring regional influence.
2026-05-07
EU Auditors Warn on COVID Recovery Fund Gaps
EU auditors flag transparency gaps in the bloc's vast COVID recovery fund, raising fresh accountability questions over how the billions are tracked and spent.
2026-05-06
Spain Signals EU Tariffs Over US Trade Breach
Spain pushes EU for automatic tariffs on US if steel and aluminum duties exceed 15% by December 2026, amid escalating trade tensions.
2026-05-05