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Former EU Diplomat Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

Former EU Diplomat Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

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The EU's former foreign chief Josep Borrell accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza in a strongly critical speech.

"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

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"Illegal" – EU leader criticizes Trump's Gaza plan

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The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas takes a stand against Donald Trump's plans for Gaza. People cannot be forcibly relocated and all land grabs are illegal, says Kallas

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

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She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

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Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused

Kosovo tightens security after explosion

Kosovo tightens security after explosion

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Kosovo tightens security around vital infrastructure after an explosion damaged a canal in the northern part of the country. The canal supplies two large coal-fired power plants with cooling water and parts of Kosovo with drinking water

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

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New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

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The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

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Sweden supports the ICC's work and independence, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) as the court has issued an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The USA dismisses the court's decision entirely

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

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Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

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Russia's president Putin has made the country's new and aggressive nuclear doctrine into law. USA and EU react sharply to the doctrine – but Ukraine's president Zelenskyj wants to see powerful measures

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

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Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

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Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

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Do not assume that Donald Trump will support an Israeli annexation of the West Bank during his second term. The warning to Israeli ministers comes from employees in Trump's previous government, according to sources

EU's Foreign Chief in Ukraine: Just Peace Required

EU's Foreign Chief in Ukraine: Just Peace Required

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Borrell visits Kyiv – continued European support

Borrell visits Kyiv – continued European support

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Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

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A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned"

EU outrage over attack on UN force

EU outrage over attack on UN force

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A united EU demands an immediate stop to attacks on UN soldiers in Lebanon. Unacceptable, says Foreign Minister Josep Borrell

Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon

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Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon

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Around 20 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on northern Lebanon. It is reported to be the first time Israel has launched an attack on the area

Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

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Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

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Israel has carried out air strikes against central Beirut on Thursday evening. Around 20 people are reported to have been killed and a hundred injured

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

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Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

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Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

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Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media.

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

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EU Chief: Can't Stop Netanyahu

EU Chief: Can't Stop Netanyahu

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems impossible to stop when it comes to his plans to crush Hamas and Hezbollah. This is stated by the EU's outgoing Foreign Minister Josep Borrell in connection with the UN top meeting in New York

USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

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The USA is reported to be advising Israel against launching a ground offensive in Lebanon. It already looks like a war, says the EU's Foreign Minister as the international community gathers for a top-level meeting at the UN headquarters in New York