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The European Report

The European Report is a new political discussion programme that comes from the heart of Europe in the European Parliament and addresses issues concerning Europe and the Middle East.

Previous Reports

European Report September 2019

September 12, 2019

The European Union and Israel – Jerusalem Studio

September 10, 2019

Articles

August 28, 2015

Israel’s Right in the ‘Disputed’ Territories

By DANNY AYALON Updated Dec. 30, 2009 6:11 a.m. ET The recent statements by the European Union’s new foreign relations chief Catherine Ashton criticizing Israel have once again brought international attention to Jerusalem and the settlements. However, little appears to be truly understood about Israel’s rights to what are generally called the “occupied territories” but what really ...

August 28, 2015

Haaretz obtains full document of EU-proposed sanctions against Israel

Sanctions could apply to Israeli politicians opposed to the two-state solution, which could include Bennett and Rivlin; steps against European companies working in settlements; punitive measures against Palestinians over ‘negative measures.’ By Barak Ravid | Nov. 17, 2014 | 5:00 PM An internal European Union document on proposed sanctions against Israel, which Haaretz obtained in its entirety ...

July 18, 2015

Big deal?

There was not much sympathy for Israel in the comments made by senior European leaders after the nuclear deal with Iran announced on Tuesday. German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier was quick to point out that ”the Israeli Government should at least read the agreement before they start criticising it.” He is not alone. Back ...

April 9, 2014

Europe’s Unaccountable Palestinian Aid

The government in the West Bank is the only body receiving EU funds regardless of its human-rights record or economic performance. By MICHAEL THEURER April 9, 2014 3:45 p.m. ET At a time of austerity and belt-tightening, the European Union remains the biggest donor to Third World countries. EU assistance to the developing world serves European values and ...