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Europe scrambles to freeze Syrian asylum applications following Assad's fall

As Assad regime collapses, European nations move to freeze Syrian asylum applications amid uncertainty; Refugees rejoice at the prospect of returning, while far-right movements seize the moment to demand stricter immigration policies and reassessments of residency permits

ynet correspondents, News Agencies | 12.09.24

Achtung! Germany, other EU nations set to tighten entry due to immigration fears

European nations tightening border controls as far-right influence rises; Germany, Netherlands lead with stricter checks citing illegal immigration and security concerns; from 2025, biometric data and new entry protocols will apply for non-EU citizens

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 11.18.24

נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין ו מולדובה נשיאה מאיה סנדו

Putin, vote scandal and the Israeli link: Moldova's EU referendum stirs drama

President Maia Sandu’s push for Moldova to join EU sparks accusations of vote-buying linked to Israeli businessman allegedly backing Russia; despite controversy, initial results show narrow victory for country's EU membership bid

Ynet, News Agencies | 10.21.24

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EU sanctions Iran for supplying drones and missiles to Russia

Sanctions are imposed on Iran's defense officials and airlines, freezing assets after earlier warning of swift response to Iranian military support for Russia's war on Ukraine

Associated Press | 10.14.24

מטוסי וויז אייר חוזרים על מסלולם ומבטלים את הנחיתות בישראל בעקבות ההסלמה

EU aviation agency halts Israel flights until November

European Union Aviation Safety Agency recommends ceasing all flights in Israeli and Lebanese airspace; Wizz Air suspends all Israel flights for 48 hours

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09.28.24

EU deal with Egypt aims to mitigate Gaza migration

Analysis: The EU supports Egypt to increase stability in the region; Egypt is a vital partner in achieving the EU’s migration vision, as a major host country for migrants close to Europe’s borders

Jennifer Teale | 09.10.24

Apple loses fight against $14.4 billion EU tax order to Ireland

Court orders iPhone maker to pay billions in back taxes as part of EU crackdown against sweetheart deals between EU countries and multinationals

News agencies | 09.10.24

EU countries call for renewed ties with Assad regime to stem Syrian refugee tide

Italy’s Tajani and seven European counterparts sign position paper condemning EU’s humanitarian aid policy in Syria as failure, calling for rapprochement with Syrian president to curb flow of refugees fleeing to continent

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.24.24

EU imposes sanctions on Tzav 9 and others for human rights violations

Those sanctioned under the union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime will have assets frozen, funding either directly or indirectly withheld and will not be allowed to enter the EU

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.24

Outgoing EU foreign minister blocked from anti-Israel initiative

Josep Borrell sought to condemn Israel over the war in Gaza in a planned conference but after diplomatic efforts, the event to be held when his replacement, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas takes over

Itamar Eichner | 06.27.24

קאיה קאלאס קלאס בדרך להיות ראש ממשלת אסטוניה

This is the woman who will replace the EU's Israel-hostile foreign minister

The largest faction in the European Parliament selected Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to replace Josep Borrell, a prominent anti-Israel figure in the EU since October 7; Kallas supports a two-state solution, but has also emphasized Israel's right to self-defense

Zeev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner | 06.26.24

Cyprus probes Lebanese' ties to Hezbollah, aids Israel, US, report

Nicosia government prepares list of Iranians, Lebanese and Syrian nationals after Hezbollah leader threatens island along with UK, US and Israeli interests; threats against a members state is a threat against EU, Brussels says

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 06.20.24

EU's top diplomat obsessed with Israel: a policy fixation

As antisemitism surges in Europe, Ukraine collapses under Putin's aggression and far-right gains ground across continent, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell seems preoccupied with only one issue: Israel and its war against Hamas; until his term ends in October, Borrell expected to continue using his position to hinder Jerusalem's efforts

Itamar Eichner | 06.10.24

Anti-Israel 'hazing' planned by European Union foreign minister: 'The move will backfire on him'

Josep Borrell summoned Foreign Minister Israel Katz to a meeting of the council responsible for EU-Israel relations - in the shadow of the demand by countries such as Spain and Ireland to sanction Israel over its Rafah operation; Israeli officials call it 'delusional move'

Itamar Eichner | 06.06.24

Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state

Slovenian parliament must also approve the government's decision in the coming days; move is part of a wider effort by countries to coordinate pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza; Israel condemned the decision calling it a reward to Hamas

Reuters | 05.30.24

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