European Union

Iran begins trial of Swedish EU employee accused of ‘spying for Israel’
Johan Floderus, arrested at Tehran airport in April last year, charged with operating through US and European projects.
Published On 10 Dec 2023
EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed
With two wars and tense trade relations, EU and Chinese officials open talks hoping for ‘mutually beneficial’ ties.
Published On 7 Dec 2023
Hungary ruling party moves to oppose Ukraine’s entry into EU
Resolution calls for membership talks with Ukraine to be based on consensus among European Union member states.
Published On 6 Dec 2023
From: The Listening Post
Palestine-Israel through three European lenses
Israel-Gaza as seen in Europe: examining how history has informed coverage in Germany, France and Ireland.
Video Duration 24 minutes 55 seconds
Published On 2 Dec 2023

Member states at odds, some supporting Israel, others opposing its war against Hamas in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Finland’s NATO accession, Russian threats, and Israeli deal vs Gaza stance.

The bloc welcomed the opportunity of the four-day window; also says development aid is not being stolen by Hamas.

World’s biggest polluters agree to work together on curbing methane and plastic pollution ahead of COP28 climate summit.

Dubbed as the ‘largest patriotic demonstration in Europe’, it was overshadowed by far-right’s recent electoral defeat.

Donald Tusk, the opposition’s candidate for prime minister, said that the group is ‘ready to take responsibility’.

Ukraine is ‘in no way ready’ to join, said Viktor Orban, hinting at plans to block the move at EU meeting in December.

The report on Turkey’s progress towards meeting standards for EU membership says Ankara is ‘backsliding’.

Ukraine’s president hails move as ‘strong and historic step’ that paves way to a stronger EU.

Top diplomats of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU gather amid two serious conflicts.

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