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Denmark Deals Another Blow to Borderless Europe

If the French action on the Italian border could be excused as an emergency, Denmark's decision to reimpose border controls challenges the EU.

Denmark Deals Another Blow to Borderless Europe

On the Way to a European Super State?

An increasing number of analysts are predicting that the bailout dam in Europe is about to be breached but some think it is part of a master plan.

On the Way to a European Super State?

EU Announces Initial Sanctions Against Syria

The EU published a sanctions list against Syrian officials instrumental in violent repression.

EU Announces Initial Sanctions Against Syria

EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Syria

As protests in Syria continue to be repressed, EU announces arms embargo, sanctions against officials. Assad is not included in the sanctions.

EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Syria

EU Learns to Beware of Bearing Gifts to Greeks

Having nudged Portugal into a bailout, the EU expected a respite, but the worsening of the Greek crisis has awakened nightmare scenarios.

EU Learns to Beware of Bearing Gifts to Greeks

Grassroots Organization to Europe: Physician, Heal Thyself!!

"Cities of Israel" Org: Given how Europe treats Nazi-stolen Jewish property, it has no right to demand Jewish evictions from Judea/Samaria.

Grassroots Organization to Europe: Physician, Heal Thyself!!

EU Scrambles to Save Schengen

The tide of refugees from North Africa has forced Europe to ponder the sustainability of a Europe without borders.

EU Scrambles to Save Schengen

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

The European Human Rights Court quashed a British appeal and set a deadline for prisoner voting.

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

Icelandic No Vote Piques Ireland's Interest

The majority who voted no in Iceland defied their government and have aroused interest in Ireland.

Icelandic No Vote Piques Ireland's Interest

Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.

Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program

Italy Plays Hot Potato With African Migrants

The islanders of Lampedusa complain to Rome and Rome complains to Brussels, but the EU won't help Italy deal with refugees.

Italy Plays Hot Potato With African Migrants

Portugal's Political Crisis Makes a Bailout Inevitable

Prime Minster Jose Socrates' expected resignation means that there will be no government with power to impose austerity measures in the near term.

Portugal's Political Crisis Makes a Bailout Inevitable

Europe Fails to Agree on Nuclear Tests and Safeguards

Germany and France took opposing positions in discussions on regulating nuclear reactors.

Europe Fails to Agree on Nuclear Tests and Safeguards

EU Mideast Envoy Position Vacant

EU Mideast envoy Marc Otte was not replaced when his term ended last week – and might not be.

EU Mideast Envoy Position Vacant

The Euro Crisis is Still with Us

While attention has been focused on the Arab world, the European debt crisis is still with us and becoming more intractable.

The Euro Crisis is Still with Us

Developments in the Arab World Have not Helped Turkey

Although the Turkish Government would like to believe that the popular revolutions have strengthened it, the welcome mat is not out in the EU.

Developments in the Arab World Have not Helped Turkey

EU and US Consider Sanctions on Libya

EU members meet to discuss immediate sanctions on Libya, while in the US, Obama does the same, but refrains from telling Qaddafi to step down.

EU and US Consider Sanctions on Libya

Festering Debt Crisis Pressures Euro Downwards

Lingering fears of Portugese solvency as well as issues affecting previous bailouts create a climate of uncertainty

Festering Debt Crisis Pressures Euro Downwards

Italy Catches the Fallout from Tunisian Revolution

Italy is trying to cope with an immigration wave from Tunisia touched off by the regime change and the ensuing confusion

Italy Catches the Fallout from Tunisian Revolution

France and Germany Woo Poland

Germany and France, authors of a new competitiveness for the Eurozone, are trying to smooth matters with Poland.

France and Germany Woo Poland

Parliament Takes on Judicial Activism

In a test case pitting national sovereignty against European law, the British Parliament will defend Britain's voting law. Political dynamite.

Parliament Takes on Judicial Activism

Hungary and EU Both Back Down, Crisis Averted

What seemed to be a collision in the making between Hungary and the EU has been averted as both sides climb down.

Hungary and EU Both Back Down, Crisis Averted

Belarus Dictatorship Threatened by Mid East Riots?

The US and the EU have responded to the fraudulent December elections and the repression that ensued with targeted but ineffective sanctions.

Belarus Dictatorship Threatened by Mid East Riots?

EU Has no Time for Albania

The disputed elections of 2009 are still roiling the situation in Albania, deaths in a recent opposition demonstration threaten an escalation.

EU Has no Time for Albania

Belgian Anti-Semitism Leads to More Aliyah

Figures show an increase of 63% in aliyah from Belgium to Israel in 2010. The reason: a rise in anti-Semitism.

Belgian Anti-Semitism Leads to More Aliyah

Rumblings along British Coalition's EU Fault Line

The problems of the euro are threatening the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition in the UK. France is pressuring the UK to help out.

Rumblings along British Coalition's EU Fault Line

Japan Props Up the Euro

Japan has decided to buy European debt in a big way for either economic reasons, to compete with China or both.

Japan Props Up the Euro

Fast Tracked Chinese Leader Arrives in Spain

Li Keqiang, most likely China's next premier, is touring Western Europe and using cash to smooth over differences

Fast Tracked Chinese Leader Arrives in Spain

A Goulash of an EU Presidency?

Hungary assumes the EU presidency at a troubled time for the union as well as Hungary's relationship with Brussels.

A Goulash of an  EU Presidency?

EU Grants 10-Yr Duty-Free Status to PA Agro Products

The European Union has given the PA in Judea, Samaria and Gaza a 10-year duty-free import trade status.

EU Grants 10-Yr Duty-Free Status to PA Agro Products

China Ride's to the Euro's Rescue

China is intervening to shore up the battered Euro. This is enlightened self-interest

China Ride's to the Euro's Rescue

EU Affirms Readiness to Recognize a Palestinian State

EU says that it is ready to recognize a Palestinian state but stops short on recognizing it outright.

EU Affirms Readiness to Recognize a Palestinian State

European MPs: Giving Up Gaza was a Mistake

European MPs from the “new Right” light Chanukah candles at the Gush Katif museum and say giving up Gaza was a mistake.

European MPs: Giving Up Gaza was a Mistake

European 'New Right' MPs in Samaria: 'This is Jewish Land!'

Senior European parliamentarians concerned about Islamic expansion visit Samaria, declare full support for Jews.

European 'New Right' MPs in Samaria: 'This is Jewish Land!'

EU Discusses Closer Ties with Syria Despite Terror Axis

A EU official is to visit Damascus Thursday in an effort to improve ties with Syria, which has allied itself with Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas.

EU Discusses Closer Ties with Syria Despite Terror Axis

EU Struggles with Immigration

Swedish parties battle over future of immigration, Germany's Merkel terms multiculturalism 'utter failure.'

EU Struggles with Immigration

Eur. Jewish Congress: 'Jews in Europe Entering a Dark Period'

EJC warns of Jewish communities in Europe that are 'teetering on the brink' due to official endorsement or neglect of anti-Semitism.

Eur. Jewish Congress: 'Jews in Europe Entering a Dark Period'

Lieberman to European FMs: Solve Your Own Problems First

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, meeting French and Spanish counterparts, says "We will not be sacrificed by you as Czechoslovakia was."

Lieberman to European FMs: Solve Your Own Problems First

Lieberman Invites EU Ministers to Visit Gaza

Foreign Minister Lieberman tells his Italian counterpart that EU ministers may visit Gaza.

Lieberman Invites EU Ministers to Visit Gaza

EU Adds Funding for Israeli Defense Contractors

The European Union is considering funding Israeli military contractor Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for two new research contracts.

EU Adds Funding for Israeli Defense Contractors

Gaza Flotilla Reflects Turkish Rejection of the West

The Turkish-sponsored Gaza flotilla clash is being seen by pundits as part of a larger rejection of the West by Ankara.

Gaza Flotilla Reflects Turkish Rejection of the West

International Response to Gaza Boats Clash

Greece, Turkey and Spain summon Israeli ambassadors over Gaza flotilla incident, EU demands explanations.

International Response to Gaza Boats Clash

Three EU Diplomats Leave "Anti-Israel Propaganda" Mission

Two more diplomats join senior EU official who left Israel delegation, charging the trip is an “anti-Israel propaganda mission.”

Three EU Diplomats Leave "Anti-Israel Propaganda" Mission

European Representatives Look Into Anti-Semitism

The consuls-general of several European countries met this week in the US and discussed their countries' problems with anti-Semitism.

European Representatives Look Into Anti-Semitism

Report: EU Trains Israeli Journalists to Back Saudi Plan

The EU is training Israeli journalists to support the Saudi Peace Plan that would see Israel become a majority-Arab state, reporter says.

Report: EU Trains Israeli Journalists to Back Saudi Plan

First-Time Meeting Between EU and Nationalist-Jewish Press

Arutz Sheva TV participated in meeting between European journalists and representatives of the religious-Zionist media, in EU-sponsored event.

First-Time Meeting Between EU and Nationalist-Jewish Press

Lieberman: Yes to Talks, No to Blackmail

Foreign Minister Lieberman to tell European ministers that Israel is willing to talk, but won't give in to PA blackmail.

Lieberman: Yes to Talks, No to Blackmail

EuroMed ‘Partnership’ with Israel Focuses on PA State

Israel joined the environmentally-focused EuroMed group several years ago, but this week the organization made a PA state its priority issue.

EuroMed ‘Partnership’ with Israel Focuses on PA State

Iran Threatens To 'Freeze' Europe for Backing Sanctions

A senior Iranian commander threatens Europe with “cold winter,” warns that Iranian missiles are more advanced than ever.

Iran Threatens To 'Freeze' Europe for Backing Sanctions

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

The killing of Hamas co-founder al-Mabhouh turns into the “Dubai Debacle.” Israel faces EU heat over alleged use of false diplomatic passports.

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

Fayyad's PA: Funding Terrorist Families

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has authorized a slew of benefits to support the families of terrorists killed or injured in attacks on Israelis.

Fayyad's PA: Funding Terrorist Families

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

The PA and Israel agree that the EU should be kept out of Gaza: Israel barred a Belgian official from Gaza, PA warned Europe not to get involved.

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

Israeli NGO Sues EU for Hiding Funding of Anti-Israel Groups

The NGO Monitor watchdog group is suing the EU for not revealing names of anti-Israeli groups that received $48 million “to fuel conflict.”

Israeli NGO Sues EU for Hiding Funding of Anti-Israel Groups

'We Will Sue Terrorists in Britain'

The Almagor terror victims group says it will file charges in Britain for the arrest of Arab terrorists under the laws used to threaten MK Livni.

'We Will Sue Terrorists in Britain'

EU Backs Off, Calls for ‘Negotiations’ for Divided Jerusalem

The EU backed off from a Swedish proposal to name Jerusalem the capital of the PA but called for "negotiations" to reach virtually the same result.

EU Backs Off, Calls for ‘Negotiations’ for Divided Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

The Swedish proposal to divide Jerusalem and declare part of the capital of the PA threatens the peace process, Mayor Barkat wrote the EU.

Jerusalem Mayor to EU: Dividing the City Threatens Peace Process

'Practice What You Preach,' Watchdog Tells EU

EU funding of anti-Israeli non-governmental groups is a Trojan horse, NGO Monitor chairman Prof. Gerald Steinberg told the Knesset Wednesday.

'Practice What You Preach,' Watchdog Tells EU

Livni to Sweden: Hands Off Jerusalem

Opposition Leader Livni echoes the Foreign Ministry's call to int'l community not to pre-empt PA talks by calling for the division of Jerusalem.

Livni to Sweden: Hands Off Jerusalem

EU Joins PA’s Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

A proposal by the EU to declare eastern Jerusalem the PA capital will backfire and hurt peace, Israel warns. A Likud MK blames the government.

EU Joins PA’s Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace Solana

The European Union has elected its first full-time president, and a new foreign policy chief. Neither has extensive foreign policy experience.

Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace Solana