446 results
The EU agreed to expand sanctions on Iran but failed to suspend its association agreement with Israel due to opposition from Germany and Italy, despite pressures from several member states demanding urgent action.
More than 1,100 musicians and cultural workers have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s inclusion. The letter condemns the European Broadcasting Union for double standards and urges withdrawal unless Israel is excluded, rejecting normalization of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot urged the EU to sanction Israel, condemning its attack on Lebanon. France and Sweden co-signed a call to ban imports from illegal settlements, while Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia stressed the EU must respond to Israel’s ongoing violations.
France and Sweden called on the EU to ban imports from illegal settlements in the West Bank and consider tariffs and import restrictions. Other EU states urged action against Israel’s violations, including proposals to suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged the EU to suspend its association agreement with Israel due to violations of international law, including the death penalty law for Palestinians and forced displacement of Lebanese, ahead of an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg.
A report reveals Trump made rushed decisions on the assault in Iran without advisers, focusing on lowering fuel prices and issuing threats to push for a ceasefire, despite his team’s concerns over his approach and statements.
