Josep Borrell

Borrell to Propose Sanctioning Israeli Officials over 'Violent Settlers'

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said Friday he would propose sanctions against Israeli government "enablers" of Jewish settler violence, following a deadly attack on a village in the occupied West Bank. "Day after day, in an almost total impunity, Israeli settlers fuel violence in the occupied West Bank, contributing to endanger ...

Gaza: Deadly Israeli Strike on School, Borrell Calls for Ceasefire

The Health Ministry in Gaza said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school killed 30 people, after a days-long military operation further south left around 170 dead, according to the civil defense agency. Since July 6, at least eight schools – including the latest one – have been hit, leaving more than 100 people dead, based on a tally of tolls ...

Borrell: EU Stands in Solidarity with Cyprus

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, said that he spoke with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, expressing his “concern for rising tensions across the Blue Line and the situation in the Middle East.” He highlighted that “the EU stands in ...

EU Proposes Increased Military Aid for Ukraine

European Union officials revealed on Tuesday an ambitious plan to significantly increase weapons manufacturing and acquisition within the bloc. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on US arms and comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. EU officials unveiled on Tuesday an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and ...

J. Aoun Meets Borrell

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with the army’s Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, in Yarzeh on Sunday, the second day of his diplomatic mission to Lebanon. Discussions revolved around the situation in Lebanon and the ...

Borrell from Beirut: Our Priority Is to Avoid Regional Escalation

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell made a first statement after he arrived in Beirut Friday. “Our priorities are avoiding regional escalation and pushing for diplomatic efforts to create conditions for achieving a fair and lasting peace ...

Josep Borell Expected in Lebanon Amid Surge of Diplomacy in the Region

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, is set to embark on a significant two-day diplomatic mission to Lebanon from January 5 to 7. Borrell's agenda includes meetings with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, ...

EU Urges Hungary Not to Block Ukraine Aid

The European Union is urging Hungary not to block aid for Ukraine, as concerns rise over potential obstacles to European support for the war-torn nation, coinciding with doubts about U.S. backing due to opposition from Republicans in Congress. On Monday, the EU Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell, urged the bloc to enhance its support for ...