EU, UK condemn drone attack on PM Barzani’s office

"It is unacceptable to target state institutions, its officials, or diplomatic missions," a letter signed by EU Ambassador to Iraq Klemens Semtner read.

News

EU ministers to convene Tuesday over Ceuta crisis

Over 60,000 illegal migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The massive influx equalled roughly 70 percent of Ceuta’s population. Nearly all the migrants have since returned to Morocco.

News

EU sanctions Iranian judges for ‘serious human rights violations’

"As Tehran intensifies its domestic crackdown, the EU will continue to hold those responsible to account," said EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

News

Germany exploring EU military deployment to Lebanon amid growing interest

"We should examine in the EU whether we can ensure that no security vacuum arises with a European mandate following the UNIFIL mission," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

News

Israeli FM criticizes EU ‘dictates’ amid growing rift

"There can be no dialogue when one side dictates its political views to the other. Certainly not when it comes to fundamental issues that are at the core of our existence," said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.

News

The migration pact: What's in the EU's landmark asylum reform?

"The Pact takes a sledgehammer to the right to asylum at a time when the world needs Europe more than ever to champion human rights," said Judith Sunderland of Human Rights Watch.

News

EU signs off on 100 million euros in support of Lebanese army

"The latest ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon offers a chance to prevent a return to full-scale hostilities. But the death of a UNIFIL peacekeeper and continued skirmishes underscore the tenuous nature of what was agreed," said EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

News

EU sanctions key leaders of Israeli settler movement

"Those listed are extremist Israeli settlers and organizations which support them, and are responsible for serious and systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank," the EU said.

News

EU Parliament calls on member states to close diplomatic missions in Iran

"Parliament calls on the EU to further expand sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for repression, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and entities associated with the Supreme Leader. Members of the IRGC and loyal family members should be banned from entering the EU," the European legislature said.

News