European Commission
Israeli-media coverage mentioning European Commission, translated into English and compared across sources. 20 recent stories.
European airport chaos grows as new biometric border checks trigger long delays
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is causing major airport delays and missed flights, especially for non-EU travelers. ACI Europe’s president says the situation could worse…
EU Probe Finds Widespread Mislabeling in Clothing Fiber Tags
The European Commission said a Europe-wide inspection found 37% of clothing labels were inaccurate about fiber content. Online purchases and certain items such as scarves and shir…
EU Holds Rare Technical Talks with Taliban Delegation in Brussels
Taliban officials met European Union representatives in Brussels for rare closed-door talks on consular issues and possible returns of Afghan migrants. The EU said the meeting was…
European Jewish leaders warn Belgian circumcision case could reshape minority rights
The European Jewish Association held an emergency conference in Brussels over Belgian legal action against circumcisers, warning it could set a Europe-wide precedent against minor…
Early Morning Santorini Viewpoint Draws Long Queues as Overtourism Intensifies
A viral dawn video from Oia, Santorini, shows long lines of tourists waiting to take the same photo, renewing criticism of overtourism and social-media-driven travel. The post spa…
EU to Impose Flat Fee on Small Online Imports Starting in 2026
The EU will impose a fixed 3 euro customs fee on low-value parcels from outside the bloc starting July 1, 2026. The policy ends the 150 euro duty-free exemption, targets cheap imp…
Hackers Trigger Panic by Hijacking Brazil’s Emergency Alert System
Hackers hijacked Brazil’s national emergency alert system, sending false severe alerts to more than 30 million phones in seven states. Authorities shut the system down, and the Fe…
Kushner’s $5 Billion Albanian Resort Plan Triggers Protests, Probe and EU Concerns
Jared Kushner’s planned $5 billion luxury resort development in Albania has sparked mass protests, a land-deal investigation and concern from the European Commission. The project…
Europe and Asia Gas Prices Stay Elevated Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
LNG prices in Europe have eased since the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, but analysts say the market will remain tight and winter prices high. Stronger Asian demand, disru…
EU Weighs Emergency Suspension of New Border Biometrics as Travel Chaos Spreads
The European Union is weighing a temporary emergency suspension of its new EES biometric border system after major delays, missed flights and port chaos in Greece, France and Ital…
Israel Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Reported Apartheid Comparison
Israel has cut off contacts with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top foreign policy official, after a report that she compared Israel to apartheid South Africa. The move comes as the EU rem…
EU blacklist covers 154 airlines, including one that still flies to Tel Aviv
The EU has updated its Air Safety List to 154 banned airlines, down from 169 last year. Among the blacklisted carriers is Fly One Armenia, which still operates three weekly flight…
Iran-U.S. Understanding May Leave Missiles Outside the Deal, Raising Alarm in Israel and Europe
Iran and the United States are due to sign a memorandum in Switzerland, but key details remain unclear and Tehran says it includes a Lebanon ceasefire. Israel and Europe fear the…
EU Prepares Possible Trade Restrictions on West Bank Settlement Goods
The European Commission is preparing possible restrictions on imports from West Bank settlement areas, with a proposal expected by July 13. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has…
EU Says Sanctions on Iran Will Stay Until Real Change Is Verified
Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will keep sanctions on Iran in place for now. She said any review will depend on a credible, verifiable change in Iranian behavior, no…
Trump Heads to a Fractious G7 in France as Iran Deal Looms
The G7 opened in Evian, France, amid deep divisions, with no joint communiqué planned and Donald Trump’s possible Iran deal dominating talks. Macron is pushing French priorities…
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Deal, With Europe Pushing for Hormuz Security
World leaders welcomed the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement as a potential boost to regional stability and global trade. European leaders backed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, whi…
EU Launches Accession Talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union voted to begin accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, with negotiations possibly starting Monday. EU leaders called enlargement a strategic choice, while Ukr…
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage After Israel Apartheid Comparison
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is under fire after reportedly comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa in closed meetings in Mexico City. The remarks angered Israel and sev…
EU Orders Meta to Reopen WhatsApp Access to Rival Chatbots
The European Commission has ordered Meta to reopen free access to the WhatsApp Business API for rival AI chatbots while it investigates possible antitrust violations. The interim…
