European Union
French court shortens Marine Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
The court ruled Le Pen would serve a three-year jail term. Although the court said two years were suspended, it ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag for one year.
Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocations, foreign minister says
French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head
UK sanctions Russians that allegedly developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
Ukraine's Zelensky says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
"We are defending Europe – fully, not partially, and not with half-measures," said Zelensky. "Ukraine deserves a fair approach and equal rights within Europe."
Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar
“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.
Europe, Israel should launch commission with Trump’s help - opinion
President Trump ended eight conflicts, and the EU should ask him to lead a Truth and Reconciliation Commission that would halt the over 2,000-year-old European-Israeli conflict.
Europol intercepts tens-of-thousands of incidents tied to IRGC-related terrorist content
The IRGC, designated a terrorist group by the EU in February, had created an online presence to spread propaganda, recruit supporters, and raise funds.
Turkey’s strategy for long-term dominance in the Middle East - opinion
After Assad’s fall, Turkey is quietly building a new sphere of influence across Syria.
Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries
A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.
Israel just united Europe together to oppose settler violence - opinion
Europe remains Israel’s largest trading partner and one of its most important scientific and cultural partners. Alienating Europe carries tangible costs.
Delegitimization in action: EU’s distorted narrative on settler violence - comment
Europe can criticize Israel, just as Israel can criticize Europe. But when that criticism crosses the line into moral distortion, it loses credibility.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
Hungary PM Magyar gives veto power to key ministers in his cabinet following new EU sanctions
Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, and his ministers took their oath of office on Tuesday, completing the formation of his cabinet.
