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European Commission launches Project NERON to focus on antisemitism, fostering Jewish life

The Network for European Research on Jewish Life and Antisemitism (NERON) project is aimed at supporting research on antisemitism and contemporary Jewish life.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the press on the 21st sanctions package against Russia in Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2026.

Taliban delegates arrive to meet with US and European delegates in Doha, Qatar, last week.

'Unconscionable': Human rights activist decry EU visas for Taliban officials

Since its return to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban has steadily rolled back on women’s rights, banning girls from age 13 from attending school, legalizing domestic violence and child marriage.

JUNE 23, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

(ILLUSTRATIVE) DEMONSTRATORS HOLD banners in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, February 21, 2026.

Ireland's hamfisted boycott bill is political theater at its worst - opinion

The Irish government is engaged in a symbolic and farcical legislative process to ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements.

JUNE 13, 2026|ByALAN SHATTER

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026.

EU focuses on electricity tax cuts, gas storage amid Iran war energy crisis

The EU plans to cut electricity taxes and coordinate gas storage efforts to mitigate the energy fallout from the Iran conflict, without major market interventions.

APRIL 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

FM Sa'ar congratulates Switzerland for designating Hamas as terror org.

Following a vote in the national Senate, Switzerland's House of Representatives accepted the proposed Hamas ban on Wednesday afternoon by 168 votes to six.

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByJOANIE MARGULIES

A Swiss flag is pictured during the sunrise on the Commercial and Financial District in Geneva, Switzerland, November 23, 2017

New EU defense chief to fight political battles with military edge

Andrius Kubilius has been tasked with proposing defense projects of "common European interest" to defend against attacks from the air and cyberspace.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByREUTERS

Lithuania's former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius arrives for a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yoshiko Noda at the latter's official residence in Tokyo February 20, 2012.

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland has long been a champion of Palestinian rights, and ministers have repeatedly said the government is considering recognizing a Palestinian state.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByREUTERS

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

EU calls on UNRWA to investigate all Gaza staff for Oct. 7 involvement

The EU calls for an investigation into UNRWA staff over Israeli allegations that many of them participated in the October 7th attacks.

JANUARY 29, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

A Palestinian woman takes part in a protest against possible reductions of the services and aid offered by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), in front of UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City August 16, 2015.

EU reviews funding for UNRWA amid October 7 involvement probe

Several countries, including EU members Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Finland, paused funding for UNRWA after allegations by Israel that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved.

JANUARY 29, 2024ByREUTERS

A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

Borrell: Israel mustn’t be consumed with rage against Palestinians

He arrived on the 41st day of the war, as the international concern continue to grow over the IDF’s activities in Al-Shifa hospital to remove Hamas weapons and search for signs of the hostages.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF