The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/eu-european-union/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:47:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png EU European Union | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/eu-european-union/ 32 32 EU sanctions two Iranians, IRGC unit for participating in Hormuz blockade https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-sanctions-two-iranians-irgc-unit-for-participating-in-hormuz-blockade/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838808 IRGC deputy commander and representative for Iranian oil union placed on blacklist; 1st time bloc uses new powers to sanction for restricting freedom of navigation

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]]> France, allies eye coordinated sanctions to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-allies-eye-coordinated-sanctions-to-pressure-israel-over-west-bank-diplomats-say/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:31:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837799 EU deadlock on Israel measures pushes some countries toward national measures, expected to be imposed within days; France to host civil society, ministerial meeting on June 12

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]]> Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry by EU and NATO members https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-drone-injures-2-in-romania-sparking-outcry-by-eu-and-nato-members/ Fri, 29 May 2026 07:58:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832765 European Commission head says Russia 'crossed yet another line,' as allies worry about Kremlin's war with Ukraine spilling over borders

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]]> European powers urge Israel to end W. Bank settlement expansion, tackle settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-powers-urge-israel-to-end-w-bank-settlement-expansion-warn-of-settler-violence/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828585 Italy, France, Britain and Germany say Jerusalem is 'undermining stability' and harming prospects for a two-state solution

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]]> Daily Briefing May 12: Extremist settlers dealt a blow with EU sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-12-extremist-settlers-dealt-a-blow-with-eu-sanctions/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:16:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821643&preview=true&preview_id=3821643 US bureau chief Jacob Magid reports on Trump's Iran comments, the EU decision, a new Gaza police force, Mahmoud Abbas's son and Israel's US envoy's kerfuffle with some Jewish organizations

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]]> EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, Hamas leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-foreign-ministers-approve-sanctions-on-violent-israeli-settlers-hamas-leaders/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:36:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821154&preview=true&preview_id=3821154 New Hungarian leadership lifts veto on measure, which targets 7 organizations and individuals; Netanyahu says EU morally bankrupt for drawing symmetry between Israel and Hamas

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]]> EU’s top diplomat ‘hopeful’ bloc will vote to sanction violent West Bank settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/eus-top-diplomat-hopeful-bloc-will-vote-to-sanction-violent-west-bank-settlers/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820837 With a new regime in Hungary, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expects political consensus on blacklisting seven settlers or settler organizations during Monday's meeting

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]]> EU, PA announce program to support Palestinians facing settler violence in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-pa-announce-program-to-support-palestinians-facing-settler-violence-in-west-bank/ Mon, 04 May 2026 20:02:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816359 6 million euros invested in documenting attacks and providing 'protective presence and protective equipment' to threatened villages

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]]> Europe seeks to ‘take charge’ of its own defense as US to cut presence of troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/europe-seeks-to-take-charge-of-its-own-defense-as-us-to-cut-presence-of-troops/ Mon, 04 May 2026 08:16:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815855 EU foreign policy chief says timing of Trump's decision to pull forces from Germany was surprise, while NATO chief acknowledges US disappointment with European reaction to Iran war

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]]> Senior diplomat meets Russian envoy, spurns EU rep amid stolen Ukraine grain fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-diplomat-meets-russian-envoy-spurns-eu-rep-amid-stolen-ukraine-grain-fight/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:24:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813199&preview=true&preview_id=3813199 Jerusalem says 'tweets' from Kyiv not sufficient to prove grain seized by Russia is reaching Israel; Ukraine working with EU to sanction those involved in 'this theft and illegal trade'

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]]> Israel says no proof Russian grain shipment ‘stolen,’ as Ukraine threatens sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-no-proof-russian-grain-shipment-stolen-as-ukraine-threatens-sanctions/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:05:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812066 FM Sa'ar again accuses Zelensky of 'Twitter diplomacy,' after Ukrainian president says Israel 'cannot be unaware' cargo at Haifa port came from Russian-occupied territory

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]]> EU agency extends warning on flights to Mideast, including Israel, through May 1 https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-agency-extends-warning-on-flights-to-mideast-including-israel-through-may-1/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:31:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3809235 Still too soon to say if extension of Iran truce will lead to 'sustained reduction of risk to civil aviation,' safety agency says, amid faltering efforts for permanent ceasefire

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]]> Israel is drawing closer to the Middle East — while the West turns a cold shoulder https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-drawing-closer-to-the-middle-east-while-the-west-turns-a-cold-shoulder/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:03:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808366 Israel is in the strange position of holding talks with bitter foes like Lebanon and Syria, while old friends in Europe are pushing to loosen ties

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]]> Germany and Italy reject push by EU allies to end association deal with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-and-italy-reject-push-by-eu-allies-to-end-association-deal-with-israel/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806942 Spain, Slovenia and Ireland call for discussion on suspending trade agreement; Belgium says Israeli conduct 'unacceptable,' pushes for partial suspension; Berlin says move 'inappropriate'

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]]> Iran war creating worst energy crisis ‘in history,’ says International Energy Agency https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-war-creating-worst-energy-crisis-in-history-says-international-energy-agency/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:35:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806793 Strait of Hormuz closure, coupled with energy-related fallout from Ukraine war, becoming world's 'biggest crisis' ever, IEA chief says; jet fuel price hikes may cost travelers

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