The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-commission/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:40:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png European Commission | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/european-commission/ 32 32 EU okays Google’s $32 billion Wiz deal, in largest-ever buyout of Israeli-founded tech co https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-okays-googles-32-billion-wiz-deal-in-largest-ever-buyout-of-israeli-founded-tech-co/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:26:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752117 Acquisition will make founders of cybersecurity company multibillionaires, while national coffers are set to benefit from a tax windfall

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]]> Senior EU official says Gaza war ‘looks very much’ like definition of genocide https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-eu-official-says-gaza-war-looks-very-much-like-definition-of-genocide/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:51:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3615232 Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera, European Commission's vice president, says 'population being targeted, killed and condemned to starve to death'

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]]> EU proposes cutting Israeli access to research funds over Gaza humanitarian crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-proposes-cutting-israeli-access-to-research-funds-over-gaza-humanitarian-crisis/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:23:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608398 Israel says move is 'regrettable, and unjustified,' hopes EU member states will choose not to adopt proposal, which requires support from 15 out of 27 countries to pass

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]]> EU says taking Musk’s AI chatbot’s antisemitism ‘extremely seriously,’ is in touch with X https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-says-taking-musks-ai-chatbots-antisemitism-extremely-seriously-is-in-touch-with-x/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:10:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595834 Bloc's move comes after ‘Grok’ churns out antisemitic tropes, praises Hitler, insults Islam and Turkey's Erdogan

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]]> EU chief blames Iran for conflict, but says she told Netanyahu diplomacy ‘best solution’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-chief-blames-iran-for-conflict-but-says-she-told-netanyahu-diplomacy-best-solution/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3574655 Von der Leyen tells PM 'without any question' Iran shouldn't have nuclear weapons, notes 'same type of Iranian drones, ballistic missiles are indiscriminately hitting cities in Ukraine, Israel'

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]]> Teva faces European Union antitrust fine over shenanigans to thwart rivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/teva-faces-european-union-antitrust-fine-over-shenanigans-to-thwart-rivals/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:50:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373025 Pharmaceutical giant accused of disparaging competitor's multiple sclerosis medicine and misusing patent system to shield own Copaxone product

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]]> At UN workshop, envoys warn of ‘tsunami of antisemitism’ since Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-workshop-envoys-warn-of-tsunami-of-antisemitism-since-oct-7/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:54:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370686 EU coordinator for Jewish life says current situation 'reminds us of the darkest days of Europe' as officials cite worldwide surge in anti-Jewish hate crimes

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]]> EU pledges 400 million euros for Ramallah, subject to progress on PA reform https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-pledges-400-million-euros-for-ramallah-subject-to-progress-on-pa-reform/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:43:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335388 European Commission head touts measures to get Palestinian Authority's finances in order as helping 'lay the groundwork for economic and political stability in the West Bank'

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]]> Despite major gains by far-right in EU elections, mainstream groups remain dominant https://www.timesofisrael.com/mainstream-groups-remain-dominant-despite-far-rights-major-gains-in-eu-election/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:50:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3309138 Christian Democrats, Socialists ahead in 27-country vote; Macron trounced by Le Pen; Italian PM almost doubles seats; German extreme right defeats chancellor's Social Democrats

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]]> EU launches naval mission to secure Red Sea from Houthi attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-launches-naval-mission-to-secure-red-sea-from-houthi-attacks/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:08:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3228018 One-year mandate aims to protect civilian shipping routes without carrying out strikes on Yemeni soil; no casualties reported in most recent missile attacks on cargo vessels

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]]> Spain, Ireland ask EU to probe if Israel violating human rights in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-ireland-ask-eu-to-probe-if-israel-violating-human-rights-in-gaza/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:40:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224651 Request to European Commission cites accord linking human rights obligations to trade ties, obliquely raising prospect of economic sanctions for first time

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]]> Unhappy with unequivocal support for Israel, EU heads to seek consensus on Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/unhappy-with-unequivocal-support-for-israel-eu-heads-to-seek-consensus-on-gaza-war/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:31:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3126053 Members of 27-nation bloc look to align messaging after rebuking commission chief for backing Israel's right to self-defense without urging adherence to international law

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]]> No way to run a COP: Climate summit host Egypt gets bad marks https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-way-to-run-a-cop-climate-summit-host-egypt-gets-bad-marks/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:21:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2878750 Observers allege that Cairo failed to act as a neutral broker in talks, protected petro-states; European official disappointed at weak push for commitments to limit global warming

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]]> EU lawmakers say bloc failing to address use of Israeli spyware at heart of scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-lawmakers-say-bloc-failing-to-address-use-of-israeli-spyware-at-heart-of-scandal/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:03:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2869677 Committee investigating governments' use of Pegasus phone surveillance software says countries practicing a code of silence and reluctantly sharing information 'piecemeal'

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]]> Cyprus, EU launch project to link island to European grid https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-eu-launch-project-to-link-island-to-european-grid/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:04:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853913 EU official says East Mediterranean gas can wean the bloc off Russian energy; Cypriot president hails 'historic' day

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