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As Rafah offensive looms, EU makes last-ditch calls for restraint

European leaders and ministers have urged Israel to refrain from launching its long-anticipated military operation in Rafah, an attack which is believed to be imminent.

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EU hosts defence forum to rally its military industry behind Ukraine

The defence industry forum was held in Brussels to discuss cooperation and increase ammunition production for Kyiv in response to Russia's ongoing aggression.

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Von der Leyen condemns police violence against protesters in Georgia

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Georgia is at a crossroads, as the country grapples with protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law which critics fear could be used to stifle the press.

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Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah

International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement.

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EU agrees new Iran sanctions to curtail drone and missile production

The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel.

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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations

European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their assistance for Ukraine.

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EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law.

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EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel

The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions after Saturday's aerial attack on Israel, the bloc's top diplomat has said.

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Operation 'Aspides': 11 Houthi attacks repelled and dozens of escorts

So far, the European mission has proven successful in stopping the Iran-backed rebel group's attacks.

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EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction Israeli settlers: Borrell

After weeks of disagreements, the European Union has reached a "political agreement" to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell.

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EU to streamline its defence strategy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will soon put forward a common strategy for the EU's defence industry, designed to strengthen military production and arms supply.

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Josep Borrell calls for a united Europe

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) came to end on Sunday. Discussions focused on the situation in the Middle East, the Rafah offensive and the war in Ukraine.

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Borrell slams US for deploring Gaza deaths while giving arms to Israel

Josep Borrell has sharply criticised the Biden administration for lamenting the growing death toll in Gaza while, at the same time, providing Israel with weapons to prop up its military campaign.

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EU pledges more than a million military shells to Ukraine

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

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Borrell visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy asks court to extend martial law

All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

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Borrell asks EU countries to stop exporting weapons except to Ukraine

Member states should temporarily halt exports of weapons to countries other than Ukraine, Josep Borrell said on Monday, asking governments to take a "political decision" and step up ammunition supplies.

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Borrell 'satisfied' despite EU failing ammunition target for Ukraine

The European Union's failure to provide Ukraine with one million ammunition rounds within a year as it has promised should still be cheered, some of the bloc's top officials have argued.

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EU naval mission to protect ships in Red Sea set to launch in 3 weeks

A European Union naval mission to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to be launched on February 19, the bloc’s top diplomat announced on Wednesday.

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Euroviews. Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes.

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Israeli FM's artificial island pitch is 'irrelevant', Borrell says

Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz has sparked controversy after using a high-stakes meeting of EU foreign ministers to promote a plan to build an artificial island off the Gazan coast.