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European Union - energy crisis - green laws - gas supply - Qatar Energy

Gas giants warn Europe: Ease green laws or lose our supply

Europe faces an energy standoff as major gas suppliers warn against enforcing tough sustainability laws.

By The Beiruter
European Union - Gaza war - Israel-Gaza war - Gaza peace plan - Post-war Gaza - Gaza humanitarian crisis - Palestine - Arab-Israeli conflict - Israel

EU seeks to be included in the Gaza “Board of Peace”

EU is pushing to play an active political role in US-led Gaza peace efforts, seeking influence beyond financial aid while navigating resistance from Hamas, Israel, and the US.

By The Beiruter
European Union - Ukraine - Russia-Ukraine war - Russia

EU floats ‘reparations loan’ for Ukraine, tied to frozen russian assets

The European Union is advancing a groundbreaking plan to provide Ukraine with up to €140 billion in loans backed by profits from frozen Russian assets, aiming to hold Russia financially accountable for war damages while navigating complex legal and political challenges within the bloc.

By The Beiruter
European Union - Iran sanctions - EU snapback - Middle East tensions - Iran - Israel

EU reimposes sanctions on Iran after UN “snapback” trigger

EU has reimposed extensive sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, escalating economic pressure and heightening regional tensions.

By The Beiruter
European Union - United Nations - Israel - Arab-Israeli conflict - Palestine - USA - France - Gaza - West Bank - Germany - UN General Assembly

Diplomacy or delusion? Why the two-state solution still lacks a path forward

As the UN General Assembly convenes, Palestinian recognition grows, but entrenched politics and international hesitation keep the two-state solution largely symbolic.

By Michella Rizk