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EU Considers Further Measures Against Israel

(MENAFN) The European Union still retains options for additional action against Israel regarding Gaza, but member nations are split on what the subsequent move should be, the bloc’s foreign policy chief stated on Tuesday. "The humanitarian...

EU Commits USD175.6B Fund to Enhance Defense Readiness Across Bloc

(MENAFN) The European Commission has unveiled a preliminary €150 billion ($175.6 billion) defense fund as part of its new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, aimed at enhancing defense capabilities within the EU. This funding will be...

EU Slaps Israel with New Package of Measures

(MENAFN) In a significant policy shift, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new package of measures targeting Israel, including a temporary halt on bilateral support and potential sanctions. Speaking during her State of...

EU Must Sever Russian Energy Ties, Says EU Energy Chief

(MENAFN) The European Union must take decisive action to sever all energy ties with Russia permanently, according to Dan Jorgensen, the EU’s Commissioner for Energy and Housing. While most EU nations have already ceased direct imports of Russian...

EU Calls on Russia to Put End to Ukraine War

(MENAFN) The European Union's top diplomat issued a sharp call Tuesday for Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine and re-engage in peace negotiations, asserting that Western nations remain firmly united behind Kyiv with long-term security...

EU Reports 23 Percent Decline in Asylum Applications

(MENAFN) The European Union Agency for Asylum reported Monday a significant 23% decrease in asylum applications across EU+ countries during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. EU+, encompassing the 27 EU member states...

EU decision to block statute is under discussion amid mounting pressure

(MENAFN) The European Union is under pressure to decide whether to invoke its “blocking statute” to protect International Criminal Court (ICC) officials from US sanctions, a move that could test its commitment to international justice. Last month,...

EU Urges Russia to End Conflict

(MENAFN) The European Union’s foreign affairs chief on Tuesday urged Russia to halt its ongoing war in Ukraine and return to peace negotiations, emphasizing that Western nations remain united in offering Kyiv firm security assurances. During the...

EU Mulls Sanctions on China Over Russian Oil, Gas Purchases

(MENAFN) The European Union is exploring secondary sanctions targeting China due to its ongoing purchases of Russian oil and gas, media reported Monday, citing unnamed sources. According to media, EU officials began discussing the issue on Sunday,...

EU energy Commissioner says EU has to cut off Russian energy imports

(MENAFN) The European Union should completely cut off Russian energy imports on a permanent basis, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen has asserted. While most member states have already stopped direct imports of Russian oil and...

EU Asylum Applications Drop Sharply

(MENAFN) The total number of asylum requests submitted in EU+ countries fell by 23% during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the European Union Agency for Asylum announced Monday. EU+, which encompasses the 27 EU member...

EU foreign policy head calls on Russia to exit warzone

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the head of EU foreign policy urged Russia to halt conflict in Ukraine and to come back to the negotiation table, emphasizing that the West is unified in supplying Kyiv with safety assurance. After the summer recess discussing...

At the meeting of Central 5 foreign ministers, Minister Fajon emphasises importance of dialogue and EU unity

SLOVENIA, September 11 - The ministers exchanged views on current European issues and broader international topics, including the situation in Gaza and transatlantic relations. Minister Fajon said that for Slovenia, as a country in the heart of...

Von Der Leyen states EU to suspend its payments to Israel

(MENAFN) The European Union will halt its bilateral support programs with Israel and freeze related payments in response to the ongoing siege of Gaza, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday. She stated that the...

EU’s Kaja Kallas Criticizes U.S. Trade Tariffs

(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy leader Kaja Kallas has voiced sharp disapproval of U.S. trade practices, asserting they are undercutting its own partners and amplifying divisions among Western powers. Speaking at an event organized by the...

EU Receives Call to Permanently Ban Russian Energy Imports

(MENAFN) The European Union must impose a lasting ban on energy imports from Russia, according to Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jorgensen. While the majority of EU member states have already discontinued direct purchases of Russian oil...

Trump urges EU to impose one hundred per cent tariffs on India, China

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has reportedly called on the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, urging a united front aimed at increasing economic pressure on Moscow, according to reports. The appeal...

Orban Cautions EU of Facing Collapse

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cautioned that the EU is on the brink of collapse and may not endure beyond the next decade unless it undergoes a “fundamental structural overhaul” and distances itself from the Ukraine conflict....

Merz Admits EU, US Deal Let Down Berlin’s Hopes

(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday conceded that the EU-US trade arrangement reached in July did not live up to Berlin’s aspirations, noting that Europeans were "not strong enough yet" to secure more favorable conditions with...

EU Hits Google with USD3.5B Fine

(MENAFN) The European Union has imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) fine on tech giant Google for breaching competition laws within its digital advertising operations. On Friday, the EU Commission announced the conclusion of its probe into...