Business The European Central Bank raises interest rates by 0.25 per cent. Lagarde: “A necessary decision”by Valeria Schröter 11 June 2026
Politics European Council: Costa says agenda covers competitiveness, Ukraine, Middle East and anti‑drug effortsby Valeria Schröter 11 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 Israel: EU discusses sanctions against Ben Gvir but postpones decision until 15 Juneby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 28 May 2026
Business Iran: ECB warns “a negative geoeconomic shock is unfolding, vulnerabilities remain high”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 27 May 2026
Business Iran: businesses turn more pessimistic, but only in the short termby 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
Business Brussels takes aim at Trump and Netanyahu: “US and Israeli Middle East wars will cost the EU a third of its 2026 GDP”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 21 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
Agrifood Iran, Hansen: “The EU’s action plan on fertilisers will be unveiled in the coming weeks”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 15 May 2026
World politics Iran, Kallas: “Aspides could be extended to the Strait of Hormuz and help the willing”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 12 May 2026
World politics Iran, Kallas: “EU will play a role in the Gulf region after the conflict”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 12 May 2026
World politics The EU approves sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bankby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 11 May 2026
Business Sweden flags EU discontent with Trump: “Tired of unpredictable leadership that makes things difficult”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 5 May 2026
World politics The EU advises the Flotilla not to sail to Gaza: “People’s safety is at risk”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 27 April 2026
Rights EU accuses Israel of “obstructing humanitarian NGOs in Gaza”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 27 April 2026
Business Dombrovskis says reforms are the answer to the crisis in the Middle Eastby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 23 April 2026
World politics No EU sanctions against Israel; the Association Agreement will not be suspended. Italy stands by Netanyahuby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 21 April 2026
World politics France and Sweden call for EU sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bankby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 21 April 2026
World politics The EU: “The reconstruction of Gaza will cost €71 billion”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 20 April 2026
World politics Kallas: “No double standards—we are helping Palestine just as we are helping Ukraine”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 20 April 2026
World politics The Middle East is a cause for concern for the EU: “Keep a close eye on the threat of terrorism”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 17 April 2026
Business ECB: “Rates unchanged in March, a decision driven by prudence and responsibility”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 16 April 2026
Business War in Iran boosts Russia: March oil and gas exports surge, driven by China and Indiaby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 16 April 2026