Josep Borrell: ‘Europe cannot neglect its responsibilities in the Middle East’

The European Union must not give up hope of finding a political solution in Gaza, as a lasting war would harm both the EU and the legitimacy of international rules and institutions, warns the vice-president of the EU Commission.

Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year

The Philippines and Germany on Sunday (4 August) committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to uphold international rules-based order in the region as tensions flare over disputed areas of the South China Sea.

Kyivโ€™s dilemma: Gaza overshadows Ukraine for non-NATO countries

Kyiv already struggled to convince countries not in NATO to back its cause. The war in the Middle East has made that even harder.

Europeโ€™s Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south | Shada Islam

By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle EastThe European Unionโ€™s failure to hold Israel to account for violations of international law in Gaza has blown a…

Ukraine war briefing: Macron says donโ€™t be โ€˜cowardsโ€™ as he digs in over ground troops remark

French president says he does not want escalation but allies cannot โ€˜look away and let things run their courseโ€™ โ€“ what we know on day 742See all our coverage of the war in UkraineEmmanuel Macron has urged Ukraineโ€™s allies not to be โ€œcowardsโ€ in support…

Israel: A never again moment โ€” again

Unequivocal condemnation without a qualifying โ€œbutโ€ is the only moral response to the barbaric crimes perpetrated on Oct. 7.

Even the Bank of England is giving in to the banks

Lenders on either side of the Atlantic have been campaigning hard against incoming standards

Russia uses POWs as a political weapon against Kyiv

The last major prisoner exchange was in August, but Ukrainian families are getting calls from POWs held by Russia asking them to protest against the Ukrainian government.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 666

Ukrainian military moving to defensive positions, UKโ€™s MoD says; Russian tax revenue from oil exports slashed by 32%, US saysSee all our Russia-Ukraine coverageUkraineโ€™s armed forces are taking up a more defensive posture, the UKโ€™s Ministry of Defence …

Trump looms over EU-Canada summit

In St. Johnโ€™s, leaders will be able to reaffirm their bilateral relationship.

Macron attempts damage control after comments criticizing Israel

The French president’s initial response to the war was seen as breaking with Franceโ€™s pro-Arab tradition.

Socialists and conservatives trade barbs over EU response to Israel-Hamas war

EU lawmakers from rival camps pit Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen against foreign affairs rep Josep Borrell.

EU and international agreements: have diplomats given in to Eurocrats? [Promoted content]

Little by little, the Council, as the representative of the Member States, is abandoning the need for consensus to determine the EU’s position in international organizations and, above all, abandoning the need to validate by decision the changes made “…