EU says civilian mission at Gaza border to restart on Wednesday
The EU’s mission in Rafah was halted in 2007 after Hamas seized control of Gaza. Its relaunch follows the release of Israeli hostages.
Palestinian statehood gains momentum – but EU still divided over recognition
Ever more states are moving to recognise a Palestinian state, also within the EU. But what about those who won’t? Will their reluctance paralyse the EU once more on a major global political issue?
Mixed German reaction to EU halt on payments to Israel
At her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed “a partial suspension” of the EU-Israel Association Agreement over Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
EP President gives her thoughts on Gaza and Ukraine in enr interview
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said in an interview with the European Newsroom on September 8, that she expects the EU to act proactively on the many hot button issues affecting the bloc.
European Parliament at odds over labelling Gaza conflict genocide in resolution
With public anger mounting across Europe over the war in Gaza, the struggle to agree on the wording condemning Israel’s military actions is testing the EU’s ability to speak with one voice.