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Greece: Kosher slaughter 'under direct attack'

European Jewish Association slams decision of Greek Supreme Court whereby slaughter without stunning violates EU law.

Greece: Kosher slaughter 'under direct attack'

Iran to hold second meeting with EU envoy on nuclear talks

Iran's top nuclear negotiator to meet European Union's Enrique Mora on in Brussels on Wednesday.

Iran to hold second meeting with EU envoy on nuclear talks

EU condemns tenders for new settlement homes

EU calls on israeli government to cancel approval for 1,300 homes in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

EU condemns tenders for new settlement homes

European Union and Germany plot to see Jerusalem divided

The EU and Germany have trashed the uniquely shared Jewish, Moslem and Christian identity of East Jerusalem.Op-ed.

European Union and Germany plot to see Jerusalem divided

Will Iran resume nuclear talks this week?

Iranian lawmaker says talks with world powers will resume on Thursday, but EU officials say they cannot confirm it.

Will Iran resume nuclear talks this week?

Jewish leaders say EU plan to fight anti-Semitism ‘not serious’

Jewish leaders call out lack of mention of shechita, Brit Milah bans in new Eu plan to combat anti-Semitism.

Jewish leaders say EU plan to fight anti-Semitism ‘not serious’

A Green Pass to Europe:

Israel, European Union, agree to recognize vaccine certificates

New agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more.

Israel, European Union, agree to recognize vaccine certificates

After exposé, terrorist's illegal EU-funded structure demolished

Rizq Salah, convicted terrorist who murdered an IDF soldier, built illegal structure south of Jerusalem - with the European Union's help.

After exposé, terrorist's illegal EU-funded structure demolished

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with swastika

Sofia Central Synagogue, the largest in Southeastern Europe, defaced with swastika and an anti-Semitic message.

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with swastika

EU court: Employers may ban kippot, headscarves at work

European rabbis decry 'step backwards from religious freedom', as top European Union court rules employers may ban religious clothing.

EU court: Employers may ban kippot, headscarves at work

GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration

Group of Republican lawmakers blast European Union for its decision to send senior official to the inauguration of Iran’s new president.

GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration

Terrorist murdered IDF soldier - EU pays for his illegal project

Report: European Union paid for illegal structures built by Arab terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Guy Friedman.

Terrorist murdered IDF soldier - EU pays for his illegal project

EU official: Talks with Iran could resume in September

EU official: Iran is ready to resume talks on reviving 2015 nuclear deal, and meetings could take place from early September.

EU official: Talks with Iran could resume in September

EU official: Review conditions of educational aid to PA

European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement calls on EU to review conditions by which it gives funding to education in the PA.

EU official: Review conditions of educational aid to PA

EU official: Deal with Iran is close, but we're not there yet

Top diplomats say further progress was made at talks with Iran in Vienna, but deal not close.

EU official: Deal with Iran is close, but we're not there yet

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

Study commissioned by the EU finds rampant antisemitic, anti-Israel propaganda in Palestinian Authority education system.

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

EU high court tells rabbis to change rules of kosher slaughter

EU court backs Belgian ban on kosher and halal slaughter - and even instructs Jews to integrate electric stunning into meat production.

EU high court tells rabbis to change rules of kosher slaughter

EU leaders congratulate PM Bennett

European Union foreign minister speaks with Naftali Bennett as top EU officials congratulate Israel's new government.

EU leaders congratulate PM Bennett

EU: Israeli response 'needs to be proportionate'

"While recognizing Israel’s legitimate need to protect its civilians, this response needs to be proportionate and with maximum restraint."

EU: Israeli response 'needs to be proportionate'

EU 'disappointed' in delay of 'Palestinian' elections

European Union criticizes PA chief Mahmoud Abbas' decision to cancel elections, calls on Israel to backtrack and 'facilitate' elections.

EU 'disappointed' in delay of 'Palestinian' elections

EU takes legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortages

European Union accuses British pharmaceutical company of failing to keep promises on vaccine supply.

EU takes legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortages

EU to allow vaccinated American tourists to enter this summer

American tourists will be permitted to enter Europe this summer - if they've been fully vaccinated.

EU to allow vaccinated American tourists to enter this summer

Europe, why aren't you protecting those who criticize Islam?

Why is Europe capitulating to Islamists? We need solidarity with intellectuals who think independently before they are all killed. Op-ed.

Europe, why aren't you protecting those who criticize Islam?

European Jewish students take stand against anti-Semitism

Jewish teens attend 'bootcamp' in Madrid to learn how to fight anti-Semitism amid COVID-inspired surge in anti-Jewish hate.

European Jewish students take stand against anti-Semitism

Documents show massive network of Iranian spies infiltrated EU

Spy network in 22 European cities planned terrorist attacks using explosives, acid and toxic chemicals, newly obtained documents reveal.

Documents show massive network of Iranian spies infiltrated EU

EU ambassadors pledge to fight Holocaust denial and distortion

Representatives of 26 EU members as well as EU ambassador to Israel issue joint statement marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.

EU ambassadors pledge to fight Holocaust denial and distortion

EU medical watchdog: AstraZeneca vaccine benefits outweigh risks

European Medicines Agency says there is currently no evidence linking AstraZeneca vaccine to 'extremely rare' dangerous blood clots.

EU medical watchdog: AstraZeneca vaccine benefits outweigh risks

EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections

European officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA.

EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections

US: 'Path to diplomacy with Iran remains open'

US, European leaders discussing last ditch efforts to revitalize 2015 nuclear deal as WH representative says 'all Iranian steps reversible.'

US: 'Path to diplomacy with Iran remains open'

EU demands Israel nix housing plans, raze fledgling settlements

Brussels slams Israel's plans for 792 new homes in Judea and Samaria, calls for freeze on Jerusalem neighborhood, dismantling of 'outposts'.

EU demands Israel nix housing plans, raze fledgling settlements

EU alarmed by Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment activities

EU 'regrets worrying steps by Iran,' after IAEA chief estimates Iran can process 10 kilos of 20% enriched uranium per month.

EU alarmed by Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment activities

EU approves Pfizer vaccine

European Medicines Agency issues first approval for a coronavirus vaccine, says new virus strain should not effect vaccine's effectiveness.

EU approves Pfizer vaccine

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

Israeli Foreign Ministry says it will work to reverse the European court's ruling upholding ban on kosher slaughter in Belgium.

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

Macron contracts Coronavirus as other EU leaders self-isolate

CBS News reports French President Macron infected with coronavirus, reporting 'mild symptoms' after conference with other European leaders.

Macron contracts Coronavirus as other EU leaders self-isolate

World Jewish Congress: Jewish life in Europe under attack

WJC calls decision by EU court to allow countries to mandate stunning animals before slaughter an assault on freedom of religion.

World Jewish Congress: Jewish life in Europe under attack

EU condemns elimination of Iranian scientist

EU says elimination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a "criminal act".

EU condemns elimination of Iranian scientist

Israeli activists chase off EU reps touring J'lem neighborhood

EU representatives tour Jerusalem neighborhood at the center of latest housing controversy. Israeli activists chased them out of the area.

Israeli activists chase off EU reps touring J'lem neighborhood

Meretz chief offers 'shocking' response on EU terror funding

As Knesset probes European funding of groups tied to terrorism, Blue and White MK blasts Meretz chief. 'Doesn't this bother you?'

Meretz chief offers 'shocking' response on EU terror funding

EU 'deeply worried' by Jerusalem housing plans

European Union warns Israel again expansion of Givat HaMatos neighborhood in Jerusalem, calling it 'illegal settlement'.

EU 'deeply worried' by Jerusalem housing plans

'We all share the goal of preventing a nuclear Iran'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz to EU Ambassadors: Iran's quest for nuclear weapons could potentially spark a regional arms race.

'We all share the goal of preventing a nuclear Iran'

Europe’s Jewish malaise

In the realpolitik of 21st century, Europe will have to decide whether its discomfort with its Jews outweighs its professed values. Op-ed.

Europe’s Jewish malaise

EU Advocate General: Shechita bans are unlawful

Jewish groups praise Advocate General Gerard Hogan for telling court bans on ritual slaughter are illegal.

EU Advocate General: Shechita bans are unlawful

EU seeking to renew high-profile meetings with Israel

European foreign ministers seeking to reinstate annual meeting of EU-Israel Association Council after Israel suspends sovereignty plan.

EU seeking to renew high-profile meetings with Israel

EU welcomes Israel-UAE agreement

EU foreign policy spokeswoman: We are ready to work on the resumption of the negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

EU welcomes Israel-UAE agreement

'Strong EU-Israel relationship critical for Israel's security'

Pro-Israel organization pens letter to European Union, emphasizing importance of Trump peace plan and strong EU-Israel relationship.

'Strong EU-Israel relationship critical for Israel's security'

European diplomats warn Israel against building in Jerusalem

16 European diplomats express 'grave concerns' regarding Israel's plan to building in southern Jerusalem neighborhood and near Maale Adumim.

European diplomats warn Israel against building in Jerusalem

Over 230 lawmakers call on EU to ban Hezbollah

Transatlantic Friends of Israel issues declaration demanding European Union ban Hezbollah. 'End false distinction between Hezbollah arms.'

Over 230 lawmakers call on EU to ban Hezbollah

'Annexation would constitute a violation of international law'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs again warns Israel against applying sovereignty.

'Annexation would constitute a violation of international law'

Germany: Sanctions against Israel serve no constructive purpose

German parliament puts lid on possibility EU will impose sanctions on Israel for applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Germany: Sanctions against Israel serve no constructive purpose

US, Israel left off list of countries allowed to visit EU

European Union publishes list of 'safe zone' countries where COVID-19 is under control whose residents will be allowed to travel to Europe .

US, Israel left off list of countries allowed to visit EU

European MPs demand EU intervention to block sovereignty plan

Over 1,000 European lawmakers demand European leaders intervene to prevent Israel from applying sovereignty in parts of Judea and Samaria.

European MPs demand EU intervention to block sovereignty plan

EU cuts funding to Arab anti-Israel organization

European Union ends grant to Badil organization after it refuses to sign clause that money will not go towards funding terrorism.

EU cuts funding to Arab anti-Israel organization

France: Applying sovereignty will have consequences

French foreign ministry issues statement support EU position that application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is illegal.

France: Applying sovereignty will have consequences

'The EU capitulated to Palestinian pressure'

'European Union funding of terror-linked groups is a dangerous precedent', Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister warns.

'The EU capitulated to Palestinian pressure'

EU ministers to discuss Israeli sovereignty

EU foreign minister says Israel's sovereignty plan will be "the most important item on the agenda" at Friday's meeting.

EU ministers to discuss Israeli sovereignty

Israel summons EU ambassador over funding for pro-terror groups

EU Ambassador to Israel Emanuele Giaufret summoned after representative to PA says EU would pay organizations despite terror ties.

Israel summons EU ambassador over funding for pro-terror groups

EU warns Israel: Annexation would be serious violation of law

Ahead of formation of unity government, European Union warns that 'annexation' would be 'serious violation' of international law.

EU warns Israel: Annexation would be serious violation of law

EU warns Gantz against annexation

Blue and White chairman told that any unilateral move to apply sovereignty would have a negative impact on EU relations with Israel.

EU warns Gantz against annexation

EU to mobilize economic, health care, response to coronavirus

EU will take stock of protective equipment and respiratory devices, ensure funds available for companies in need, statement says.

EU to mobilize economic, health care, response to coronavirus

EU condemns Israeli construction near Jerusalem

'Settlements are illegal, settlements in E1 will cut contiguity,' European Union rep says.

EU condemns Israeli construction near Jerusalem