Defence & Security EU calls out Putin and Netanyahu: “Attacks on humanitarian personnel and hospitals are not accidents”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 19 August 2026
World politics War in Ukraine: Kallas announces “new sanctions against Russia in the autumn”by Iolanda Cuomo 17 August 2026
World politics Turkey advances energy annexation of Northern Cyprus as European Parliament raises the prospect of sanctionsby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 17 August 2026
Rights Lebanon abolishes the death penalty. Kallas: “A powerful example for the Middle East”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 11 August 2026
World politics Western Sahara and relations with Algeria: Morocco’s levers to pressure the EUby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 11 August 2026
In Brief War in Ukraine: the EU imposes sanctions on five individuals linked to the Russian military establishmentby Iolanda Cuomo 7 August 2026
Defence & Security Clash over the case of French diplomats in Iran: the EU condemns a breach of international lawby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 28 July 2026
In Brief The EU opens its own delegation in Oman. Kallas: “We are expanding our diplomatic network where it matters most”by Iolanda Cuomo 21 July 2026
World politics The EU condemns Russia’s readmission to the Olympics, but does not approve the 21st sanctions packageby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 13 July 2026
World politics Kallas: “What is happening in the West Bank is making a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine impossible”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 13 July 2026
World politics Israel: a divided, hesitant EU moves to halt trade with West Bank settlementsby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 13 July 2026
Defence & Security EU proposes sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers; von der Leyen: “We decide who comes to us”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 9 July 2026
World politics The EU is seeking Egypt’s cooperation against Russia, while Cairo is looking to attract investmentby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 15 June 2026
World politics While awaiting the 21st package, the EU imposes further sanctions on Russiaby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 15 June 2026
World politics Palestine: Kallas remains adamant on the two-state solution: “The only path to peace”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 12 June 2026
Defence & Security The EU imposes sanctions on Iran over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kallas: “This is the first time, and we will do it again if necessary”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 8 June 2026
World politics Lebanon: EU grants €100 million to the Beirut army “to curb the power of non-state groups such as Hezbollah”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 4 June 2026
World politics Kallas: “The EU will never be a neutral mediator; we have always been on Kyiv’s side”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 28 May 2026
World politics Israel: EU discusses sanctions against Ben Gvir but postpones decision until 15 Juneby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 28 May 2026
World politics Ukraine: Kallas says “debate over a negotiator is a trap by Moscow, substance matters more”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 28 May 2026
World politics New US attacks in Iran; the EU: “Make the guns fall silent”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 26 May 2026
Opinions Death penalty in Israel and the Strait of Hormuz crisis: a faltering EU reveals its limitationsby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 25 May 2026
World politics Kallas rejects the Board of Peace for Gaza: “For the EU, joining is impossible”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 19 May 2026