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EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

Emotions are running high when the EU Parliament debates the situation in Gaza – with the word genocide established in the title. – Enough is enough, also says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Europe is under attack in a world that is becoming increasingly more dangerous with each passing day, warns the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a debate in the EU Parliament where she calls for increased defense investments ahead of next week's NATO summit in The Hague. –Russia is already a direct threat to the EU.
EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The government urges the EU to proceed with sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, reports SVT Nyheter. .
Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

Driving away Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is not and will never be an acceptable alternative, Italy's Foreign Minister emphasizes. From the EU Commission comes new criticism of Israel.
Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

The EU Commission wants to set up a maritime security center for the Black Sea and sees it as an embryo for monitoring a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. –It will be the EU's first warning bell in the Black Sea, increases knowledge about the area and will help protect important infrastructure such as offshore installations and underwater cables, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels.
EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

A cyberattack directed at the Czech Republic's Foreign Ministry was likely carried out by Chinese actors, the results of a Czech investigation show. .
EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) comments on last night's fatal shooting at the Jewish Museum in Washington, USA. In a post on X, she writes that she is "deeply saddened" by the incident and that her thoughts are with "their loved ones and the Jewish people".
Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.
Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

The EU is doing as Sweden and is supporting the threatened closure of Radio Free Europe. > We are preparing a contract of 5.
EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers.
EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.
Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

The Socialist Party with Prime Minister Edi Rama wins the election in Albania clearly. It is clear after 97 percent of the votes have been counted.
Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Ukraine hopes to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for Russia's full-scale invasion. But it will likely have to wait until Putin has stepped down as Russian president.
Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

When Russia's leader holds a military parade on Red Square, the EU countries gather to bring them to justice. There will be no impunity, promises Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

Russia's way of taking credit for the victory in World War II is "scandalous", Poland believes. Go to Ukraine instead, the EU urges.
Poland Criticizes Putin's WWII Victory Claims as Scandalous

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .
EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP.
Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

The EU Commission proposes equivalent to 17 billion kronor in support for Palestinian reconstruction. "The EU remains fully committed to the two-state solution", says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Russia's bloody attack on Sumy in Ukraine sparks new condemnations in the EU – but also calls to the USA. Russia's leader mocks their goodwill, says Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

The Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik is open to pausing the controversial laws that have been introduced – if the UN's high representative stops. .
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

Turkey's seizure of journalist Joakim Medin raises questions ahead of this week's foreign ministers' meeting in Nato. But no answers from Nato leadership will be forthcoming.
NATO Faces Silence on Turkey's Journalist Arrest Before Key Meeting

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

The EU welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. This is stated by the Union's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a statement.
EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government
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