The Europe Conversation Get behind EU plan to sanction Israeli trade, Kallas urges member states EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission has published an option paper for the EU to reimpose duties on EU-Israel trade in response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. 16/09/2025
Europe News Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies? The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use? 29/08/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West." 22/06/2025
Europe News EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria to speed up recovery Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap. 20/05/2025
Europe News 'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, EU foreign ministers said. 14/04/2025
Focus Baku energy talks strengthen EU–Azerbaijan partnership on gas and long-term energy security In partnership with Azpromo In this episode of Focus, leaders gather in Baku to advance EU–Azerbaijan energy cooperation, combining natural gas delivery with investment in renewables, hydrogen and cross-border infrastructure for a sustainable future. 11/04/2025
Focus EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors. 11/04/2025
Europe News Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine. 21/03/2025
Europe News 'Russia can't be trusted,' Kallas warns ahead of Trump-Putin call Vladimir Putin is "presenting demands that are ultimate goals," Kaja Kallas said on Monday in reaction to the Russian leader's pre-conditions to accept the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. 17/03/2025
Turkmenistan National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships. 06/03/2025
Europe News EU, Israel restart dialogue as calls to review trade deal are muted Human rights organisations say the bloc's failure to reconsider its trade and political ties with Israel amounts to "complicity" in alleged war crimes and breaches of international law. 24/02/2025
Europe News EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, says von der Leyen "We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." 04/02/2025
Europe News EU is about to suspend sanctions on Syria. How many are in place? Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism. 27/01/2025
Europe News Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations. 16/12/2024
Europe News EU takes first step to make contact with Syrian rebels, Kallas says The EU has taken the first step to directly engage with HTS, the Syrian rebel force, while maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation. 16/12/2024
Europe News EU sanctions on Georgia coming to the table despite Hungarian veto Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask member states for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials. 13/12/2024
Europe News Baltics slap sanctions on Georgian officials. Will the EU follow? Georgia has been rocked by four consecutive nights of protests after the government decided to suspend EU accession talks until 2028. 02/12/2024
Europe News Borrell's final warning: EU has reached 'breaking point' in Ukraine In an interview before leaving office, Josep Borrell sounds the alarm about Russia's military superiority in its war of aggression in Ukraine and urges EU countries to "do more and quicker" to support Ukraine. "We don't have a sense of urgency." 29/11/2024
Europe News EU foreign affairs chiefs discuss Ukraine after Biden lifts arms veto The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers comes a day after Russia launched another massive attack of drones and missiles against Ukraine. 18/11/2024
Europe News EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations. 28/10/2024