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Greek parliament lifts immunity of ex-Commissioner amid EU 'Qatargate' probe

Former EU commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos lost his parliamentary immunity as Belgian authorities investigate alleged corruption, money laundering and links to Qatargate.

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European Commissioner for Migration, Dimitris Avramopoulos arrives at Fort St. Angelo in Birgu, Malta, to attend a meeting of Interior ministers from four EU countries, France, Germany, Italy and Malta on September 23, 2019.
European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025.

Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU - report

Canada and the EU are discussing ways to let Canada's goods, services, and workers involved in strategic supply chains move freely, effectively shifting the EU border.

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President of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER) Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt delivers a speech after he and the Jewish people in Europe received the International Charlemagne Prize (Karlspreis) 2024, in Aachen, Germany, May 9, 2024.

Conference of European Rabbis launch seven-point manifesto to combat antisemitism in the EU

The manifesto, titled 'A Call to End the Violent Hatred,' was presented at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU before a gathering of politicians, policymakers, and journalists.

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A Boeing 737 (OO-TNB) from TUI fly Belgium is landing in Brussels-National Airport on July 3, 2026 in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium.

Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, union cites ethical objections

They argued that flying to Israel could not be deemed sufficiently safe, citing Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.” 

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Airsoft grenades thrown at Israeli embassy in Belgium

While police have not announced a motive, this is one of many incidents this week against Israeli embassies across the globe.

MAY 24, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
An ambulance drives near King Baudouin Stadium after the match between Belgium and Sweden was suspended following a shooting in Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2023.

Arab and EU ministers to discuss Gaza war, peace efforts

Sven Koopmans said EU members agreed on core priorities such as ending the war, avoiding a regional war, and working towards a two state solution.

MAY 22, 2024ByREUTERS
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates shakes hands with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 7, 2023.

Imam recites Quran at Belgian parliament, calling for killing, kidnapping of Jews

Since the war in Gaza began, between October 7 and December 7, Belgium's anti-discrimination agency registered 91 reported incidents related to the conflict, exceeding the 57 recorded in 2022.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

Borrell threatens Israel on two-state solution, as EU begins road map talks

“I don’t think we should talk about the Middle East peace process anymore,” Borrell told reporters. “We should start talking specifically about the two-state-solution."

JANUARY 22, 2024ByRINA BASSIST, TOVAH LAZAROFF
European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a joint news conference with Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in Beirut, Lebanon January 6, 2024.

More than 20,000 people join pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels

"What is happening right now in Gaza is beyond devastating," one demonstrator said, carrying a poster that read "Ceasefire now!" in Dutch.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023ByREUTERS
People take part in a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues, in Brussels, Belgium, November 11, 2023.

EU leaders vow tighter borders, more repatriations after Brussels attack

The European Commission said the bloc's new migration pact would help prevent such situations by allowing swifter deportations of foreigners who are deemed a security threat.

OCTOBER 18, 2023ByREUTERS
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo pay tribute to the victims two days after a gunman shot dead two Swedes, at the place of the shooting in Brussels, Belgium October 18, 2023.

Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk

"We saw it again yesterday in Brussels. All European states are vulnerable, and there is indeed a resurgence of Islamist terrorism," Macron said.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByREUTERS
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a press conference in Tirana, Albania, October 17, 2023.

Thousands march in Brussels on anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

The Tehran government has accused the United States and Israel and their local agents of fomenting the unrest to destabilize Iran.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023ByREUTERS
People hold a placard with pictures of, as Iranian call them, martyrs, during a rally of Iranian diaspora in Europe, on the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, which prompted protests across their country, in Brussels, Belgium September 15, 2023.

Sweden sets sights on joining NATO by next month but may be delayed, PM says

Sweden's PM says that Sweden will enter NATO, but the Nordic country's entrance into the alliance continues to face Turkish barriers.

JUNE 28, 2023ByREUTERS
A view of the flags of Finland, NATO and Sweden during a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's application for membership in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2022.

Cohen to meet Borrell in Brussels on Iran, Israel-EU tensions

Israel in particular wants the IAEA’s board to vote in June to ask the UN Security Council to reinstate crippling sanctions against Iran.

APRIL 30, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.