Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran? European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2025
Brussels, my love? Israel-Iran war creates new layers of anxiety for EU In this episode, we hear what role the EU can play to diffuse the Israel-Iran war and discuss the upcoming EU-China summit. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
EU diplomats' meeting with Iranian foreign minister over war with Israel yields no breakthrough It was the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since the war began after Israel attacked Iran last week Friday over Tehran's nuclear programme. Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
What next after EU finds ‘indications’ that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations? Report, which is a leaked unpublished draft, is expected to be presented to the Israeli government The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza Leaked document marks significant moment in relations with ally but stops short of calling for immediate sanctions The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza. Euronews · Jun 20, 2025
Iran, EU officials hold talks at ‘perilous’ moment for Tehran and Tel Aviv Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign policy chief meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025
Iran to meet European foreign ministers for Geneva nuclear talks Foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany, along with the EU’s top diplomat, will meet their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday for talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2025
EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart. Euronews · Jun 19, 2025
As death toll rises in Kyiv, Europe believes Russia will not stop at Ukraine Amid warnings from the EU of Russia’s plans for prolonged aggression in Europe, NATO’s chief warned that Russia could be prepared to attack an ally within the next five years. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
Russia has a plan for 'long-term aggression' against Europe, EU foreign policy chief says Europeans should "all start learning Russian" if Ukraine does not receive further support, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
EU's top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe The European Union's top diplomat says Russia's massive military spending suggests that President Vladimir Putin plans to use his armed forces again elsewhere in the future The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 28 – as it happened More than 130 were injured in Tuesday’s attack on Ukrainian capital The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025
Ukraine left in lurch as Trump rushes out of G7 without meeting Zelenskyy US president said he had to leave to focus on Israel-Iran conflict, without addressing Russia-Ukraine ceasefire The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 US action against Iran would fuel 'broader conflict' in the Middle East, Kallas warns Kaja Kallas has spoken against the idea of the United States direct involvement in the military escalation between Israel and Iran.
Euronews · Jun 16, 2025 Hundreds reported dead as Israel-Iran conflict continues into fourth day Israel and Iran traded more missile attacks Sunday despite calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country backing down as their conflict raged for a third day.
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 Beijing warns the EU to stop ‘provoking trouble’ in the South China Sea The warning from China’s embassy in the Philippines follows criticism from a top EU official about Beijing’s conduct.
Euronews · Jun 4, 2025 Exclusive: Israel to join high-profile Brussels meeting despite cooling EU relations Israel will participate in a meeting with the EU’s southern neighbours in Brussels this month regardless of the bloc’s hardening stance over its actions in Gaza, according to several Israeli and EU officials.
Euronews · Jun 2, 2025 Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025 The EU faces a moment of truth. Will it follow through on trade sanctions on Israel – or slide into irrelevance? A human rights review of EU-Israel ties is under way. The results will be significant for both the war and Europe’s reputation, says Martin Konečný, head of the European Middle East Project
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025 Europe will never agree on Israel – but here’s a way it can act to help Gaza The EU is Israel’s biggest trading partner – and that gives it leverage to finally change the course of this brutal war, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Euronews · May 28, 2025 EU removes most sanctions on Syria but slaps new ones on alleged culprits of attacks on Alawites The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to remove sanctions last week, but said the move was "conditional" and that sanctions could be resumed if the new government doesn’t keep the peace.
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025 Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions The European Council extended asset freezes and travel bans on individuals linked to the former Assad government.
Euronews · May 28, 2025 EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russia's threats and 'shadow fleet' The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.