The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 European member states. Known for its multilateral diplomacy, sanctions regimes, trade policy, and collective foreign and security frameworks. Recently, the EU has intensified sanctions on Iran and Russia, expanded military financing for Ukraine, and navigated tensions with Israel over Palestinian policy. Last updated 2 days ago
Canada could become the European Union's first associate member under a proposal put forward by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union address today.
EU's Von der Leyen: 'I condemn the Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia. We stand in solidarity with our Gulf partners in the face of relentless attacks by Iran’s proxies. We will continue working with our partners for safe, free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and for stability in the Middle East. We all have a stake in this.'
The French military told Al Hadath its forces escorted 7 ships through the Red Sea this week. It said protection of vessels around Bab al-Mandab will continue under the EU's Aspides mission.
The EU is turning to Israel for high-tech air defense and space capabilities, POLITICO reports.
Israel Space Agency chief Shimrit Maman met this week in Brussels with EU innovation commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for talks on AI, robotics...
The EU is turning to Israel for high-tech air defense and space capabilities, POLITICO reports.
Israel Space Agency chief Shimrit Maman met this week in Brussels with EU innovation commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for talks on AI, robotics and early warning systems.
Maman cited Israel's civilian warning system during the recent Iran missile strikes as a model. The visit comes as Rafael prepares to open an Iron Dome factory in Germany and Greece signs a €3 billion air defense deal with Israel's Defense Ministry.
The European Union has officially joined Operation Economic Outcast and we appreciate their strong and early stance. The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime c...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
The European Union has officially joined Operation Economic Outcast and we appreciate their strong and early stance. The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime cannot exploit the global financial system to fund its nuclear ambitions, weapons programs, and terror proxies. The world is sending a clear message to the Iranian regime: We will not stop until every remaining financial lifeline has been severed.
Elon Musk: "In the EU, we find that the regulation level is extraordinarily high and things are generally default illegal. This inhibits progress of new technologies. It doesn't ultimately stop it, but it slows it down quite considerably."
Eleven EU states are pushing to end foreign-policy vetoes, arguing unanimity keeps paralyzing the bloc. They want qualified-majority voting after Hungary's Orbán regime blocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. - Euronews
Italy is extending its suspension of EU Schengen free movement arrangements with Spain for a further 15 days, pushing past the current August 31 expiry date.
The extension follows a mass arrival of migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Italy is extending its suspension of EU Schengen free movement arrangements with Spain for a further 15 days, pushing past the current August 31 expiry date.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Ukraine a "future member of the European Union" as she marked the country's 35th independence anniversary. The Commission building was lit in Ukraine's blue and yellow to mark the day.
"Today, Romania destroyed a naval drone carrying explosives near its Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea. An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unsettling our citizens and seeking to divide our Union. This is hybrid warfare.
Russia's Lavrov says the EU’s “shadow fleet” concept has no legal basis and is used to justify stopping, inspecting and seizing ships carrying Russian energy, with proceeds allegedly sent to Ukraine.
French FM Barrot: Iran must halt the executions of protesters from the January 2026 uprising and release political prisoners.
A joint declaration by France, Canada, the UK, Australia and the EU opposes the death penalty against dissidents. Iran is still executing arrested protesters after unfair trials, seven months after a crackdown that killed thousands.
The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's execution of protesters in a joint statement, per the French Foreign Minister. They called on Tehran to listen to its people, end the death penalty, and release those arbitrarily detained.
