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The pressure exerted by the USA on its allies to join the fight against Iran is beginning to have an effect. The European Union has officially joined the sanctions, and South Korea is considering military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The European Union is set to vote on the approval of Tesla's FSD systems, a move that would pave the way for their deployment in Israel. Taxation issues regarding the technology remain unresolved.

Israeli researchers secured only 11 ERC grants under the Horizon program, a sharp decline from previous years. Experts attribute this to a mix of technical changes and potential academic boycotts.

A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

EU countries are preparing to advance a comprehensive reform of the Union's diplomatic foreign service. The move is led by Germany and France and comes at the peak of a tense moment in relations between the European Union and Israel. In the background of the move: sharp criticism within the Union towards Kaja Kallas.

A letter sent to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas reveals a new and dangerous initiative for Israel. A number of countries, including major ones, are demanding to cancel the need for unanimous consent in foreign policy areas. The implication: Israel could become exposed to more sanctions and harsher measures that are currently blocked during votes.

Europe is set to enter the winter with its lowest gas reserves in 13 years. With storage levels at only 63% in late August, experts warn of increased price volatility during the heating season.

The "no" camp leads with 52.5% in a historic referendum. Approximately 272,000 Icelanders were eligible to vote on the future of EU accession talks.

The race in the Icelandic referendum is particularly tight; after counting about 40% of the votes, supporters of resuming negotiations for joining the European Union are leading with 51.2%. In rural areas, a majority for the opponents is emerging, while in the capital, Reykjavik, the camp supporting accession is leading.

Slovenia and the Czech Republic vetoed a joint EU statement against construction in E1, forcing EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas to issue a statement on her own behalf. Simultaneously, Jerusalem identifies a dramatic shift in relations with the new administration in Ljubljana, with the first Israeli embassy in the country expected to open in September.

Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's threats regarding the American need for control in the Arctic region and his repeated statements about American annexation intentions for neighboring Greenland, the residents of Iceland will go to the polls this coming Saturday for a referendum that will decide whether to reopen accession talks with the European Union.

Only a year ago, the Accountant General moved the government's "Israel Bonds" issues from Ireland to Luxembourg, and now Israel will have to find another solution. The arguments for the move are apparently technical, but behind the scenes, political pressure was applied to "punish" Israel for its policy in the war.

Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, spoke out sharply against the Israeli government and the settlement policy in the West Bank. The condemnation came against the backdrop of an Israeli tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. "We call on the government of Israel to withdraw the tender," the Commissioner said.

The militias of General Khalifa Haftar, who controls eastern Libya, have been accused for years of abuse and extortion of ransom from migrants. Despite this, the European Union intends to fund and train the general's forces to stop the flow of refugees. A "Der Spiegel" investigation reveals that Brussels is acting out of "fear of retaliation".

Three countries that are candidates for membership in the European Union did not adopt the latest round of sanctions against Tehran. In Iran, they are celebrating the crack in the front, but in Brussels, they see this as a sign of deeper political gaps.

Spain, Sweden, and Romania have joined the group of nations opposing Israel's planned construction in the E1 area. European countries are currently considering potential sanctions in response to the project.

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on whether to resume EU accession talks, which were frozen in 2013. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty and threats from the US, the nation is weighing the economic benefits of membership against the risk of losing control over its vital fishing industry.

Perhaps one must reach the conclusion that today's Europe, despite the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Cold War, is not so different from the Europe of yesterday, and not only regarding the Jewish issue.

A Euronews investigation reveals that the European Union is secretly tracking Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Pilots report "air battles" and objects near nuclear sites, but EU authorities continue to downplay the issue, citing a lack of systemic safety threats.

New data from the Anti-Defamation League determines that Cyprus and Greece exhibit the highest rates of antisemitism among European Union countries. A significant gap is revealed between the close diplomatic and security alliance with Israel and the public mood on the street.

A giant fire in eastern Belgium has doubled in size to 3,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Simultaneously, an unprecedented wave of fires is raging in France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries. An overview of the fire wave situation.

The provocative AI video published by social activist Sheffi Paz against illegal migrants continues to cause a stir — this time outside of Israel. Paz announced earlier today (Thursday) that she received a notification from the X network stating that following a legal complaint, the video was permanently blocked for viewing in all European Union countries.

German automaker Porsche is set to combine its emissions pool with China's Xpeng. This strategic move aims to meet strict EU environmental standards and avoid substantial financial penalties.

Michael Mann, the EU Ambassador to Israel, has been through quite a lot during his service in the country. In a podcast interview, he talks about his admiration for the people who "sit in a bar, enter a shelter, and then continue drinking," about the culture shock from driving, and about falling in love with Israeli food: "I gained weight here." Regarding the rising antisemitism: "People are...

An unprecedented migration crisis, confrontations with Donald Trump and Israel, a rift in NATO, and domestic corruption scandals: Pedro Sánchez is losing allies, but the Spanish economy is providing him with a lifeline ahead of the elections.

The organization filed a petition to the court in Luxembourg demanding the full cancellation of the sanctions imposed on it about two months ago. CEO Meir Deutsch: "This is an attempt to intimidate civil society and the public in Israel."

The mass breach into Ceuta exposed Brussels' open secret: Europe pays hundreds of millions to countries like Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Mauritania to stop migrants far from its territory. But now it turns out that these agreements have turned refugees into a strategic bargaining chip - and the entire continent vulnerable to constant extortion.

The European Commission is in talks with the Spanish government regarding an additional aid package after approximately 72,000 migrants entered the city of Ceuta from Moroccan territory last week. The funds are expected to be used to strengthen border security and expand humanitarian and medical support for those remaining in the city.

The wars in Iran and Ukraine, historic fires, the migration crisis, and fears of rising energy prices expose Europe's weakness, as it struggles to influence the decisions that shape its security and future.

The migration crisis in Ceuta is escalating, with 69,500 migrants returned to Morocco. Spain is facing severe criticism from EU partners and accusations of failing to secure its borders.

The surge of illegal migrants at the Spanish border remains a top priority on the European agenda. Following reports of tens of thousands of people crossing into Spanish territory, European Union member states have begun acting quickly to prevent these migrants from reaching the rest of the continent.

For years, every detail of our flight ticket has become subject to an extra charge—seating, luggage, and so on. Airlines make billions of dollars a year from these extras. A reform approved last week is expected to change the landscape in the European Union, and perhaps later in Israel as well.

US President Donald Trump announced a trade investigation into the European Union. He accused European authorities of "robbing" American companies and pledged to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to fines levied against Big Tech.

Following a series of massive fines on Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, the US President is threatening an immediate trade investigation and a "significant" tariff on the European Union.