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Israel Breaks Ties With EU Diplomat Over Alleged Apartheid Remark
world26 days ago

Israel Breaks Ties With EU Diplomat Over Alleged Apartheid Remark

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar suspended contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she compared Israel’s Gaza/West Bank policies to apartheid; Kallas did not deny the remarks, and the EU said dialogue remains essential while reaffirming support for a two-state solution and opposition to settlements. The move comes amid intensified scrutiny of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, with UN rights bodies and the ICJ highlighting apartheid-related concerns.

via Al Jazeera|
#apartheid#eu#israel
Israel’s foreign minister cuts contact with EU diplomat over apartheid remarks claim
politics26 days ago

Israel’s foreign minister cuts contact with EU diplomat over apartheid remarks claim

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar vowed to sever all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she had equated Israel’s treatment of Palestinians with apartheid, a public spat as EU leaders convene in Brussels to discuss Israel. Kallas signaled openness to dialogue and reaffirmed EU support for a two-state solution, but Saar demanded a retraction or denial, underscoring growing EU-Israel tensions as sanctions and policy options on settlements loom in the background.

via politico.eu|
#diplomacy#eu#gideon-saar
EU’s Kallas insists on dialogue as Israeli FM vows to sever ties over apartheid remark
world26 days ago

EU’s Kallas insists on dialogue as Israeli FM vows to sever ties over apartheid remark

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s threat to sever contact over reports she compared Israel to apartheid, saying she values dialogue and that the EU remains committed to a two-state solution; Sa’ar demanded a denial if the remarks were false. The piece provides political context on EU-Israel relations and notes the ongoing Gaza conflict and UN support for two states.

via Euronews.com|
#apartheid#eu-diplomacy#gideon-saar
EU vows Ukraine-focused stance, won’t be a neutral mediator in Ukraine-Russia talks, says Kallas
europe1 month ago

EU vows Ukraine-focused stance, won’t be a neutral mediator in Ukraine-Russia talks, says Kallas

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas says Europe will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine, stressing the EU is on Kyiv’s side and will complement but not replace US efforts. She outlined a united EU position with concessions Russia must make (non-recognition of occupied territories, cessation of sabotage, cyberattacks, and interference, reparations, return of abducted Ukrainian children, release of journalists, and troop withdrawal from Georgia and Moldova), plus possible steps like demilitarising Zaporizhzhia and humanitarian corridors, all aimed at a common European mandate rather than appointing a single envoy.

via Euronews.com|
#diplomacy#eu#europe
EU set to sanction violent Israeli settlers as Hungary ends blocking stance
world2 months ago

EU set to sanction violent Israeli settlers as Hungary ends blocking stance

The EU is poised to approve sanctions against violent Israeli settlers after Hungary’s new government signaled it would not block the measure, with Kaja Kallas expecting a political agreement; broader measures against Israel remain blocked by some member states, but ministers are weighing options such as a full ban on settlement goods and tariffs.

via politico.eu|
#eu-sanctions#hungary#israeli-settlers
Europe Reassesses NATO After Surprise U.S. Troop Withdrawal
world2 months ago

Europe Reassesses NATO After Surprise U.S. Troop Withdrawal

EU leaders were taken aback by the plan to pull about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a move EU official Kaja Kallas says should push Europe to strengthen NATO’s European pillar; German defense minister Boris Pistorius downplays immediate operational impact, while President Trump hints at deeper cuts, prompting a broader rethink of transatlantic defense posture.

via politico.eu|
#defense#eu-us-relations#germany
EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference
world4 months ago

EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected US claims of civilizational erasure, calling Washington’s critique “fashionable euro-bashing” and underscoring Europe’s enduring values, media freedom, and pivotal role in Ukraine. Rubio signaled a willingness to partner with Europe but tied it to US leadership on migration, trade and defense, highlighting the ongoing transatlantic debate at the Munich Security Conference.

via The Guardian|
#kaja-kallas#marco-rubio#munich-security-conference
Europe Resists Civilizational Erasure Narrative, Demands Greater Unity and Defense
world4 months ago

Europe Resists Civilizational Erasure Narrative, Demands Greater Unity and Defense

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. talk of Europe facing 'civilizational erasure' at the Munich Security Conference, praising Rubio’s message of unity while saying Europe must reclaim its agency and take the lead on defense, starting with Ukraine; she warned that Russia remains a threat and should concede in talks and be held accountable, including proposals to cap Moscow’s military power and pursue war-crime accountability, as France’s Haddad urged Europe to bolster its capabilities.

via France 24|
#civilizational-erasure#europe#kaja-kallas
Europe Pushes Back on 'Civilizational Erasure' Notion at Munich
world4 months ago

Europe Pushes Back on 'Civilizational Erasure' Notion at Munich

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects the US claim of civilizational erasure and defends Europe’s openness and human rights at Munich, while Marco Rubio stresses that the trans-Atlantic alliance remains central and aligned on migration, trade and climate; European leaders pledge to defend shared values and continue cooperation despite disagreements.

via PBS|
#civilizational-erasure#eu-us-relations#kaja-kallas
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Resigns to Become EU's Top Diplomat
international-politics2 years ago

Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Resigns to Become EU's Top Diplomat

Kaja Kallas, former Estonian Prime Minister, is poised to become the EU's high representative for foreign policy, focusing on strengthening defenses against Russia. Her nomination reflects a shift in EU priorities towards a more assertive stance on Russian threats. Kallas' experience and background make her a fitting choice, though she faces challenges in balancing EU defense initiatives with NATO and addressing broader foreign policy issues involving China, Iran, and the Middle East.

via DW (English)|
#defense-strategy#eu-foreign-policy#international-politics
Estonian PM Kallas Resigns to Become EU's Top Diplomat
politics2 years ago

Estonian PM Kallas Resigns to Become EU's Top Diplomat

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has resigned to become the European Union's new foreign policy chief, marking the end of her tenure since 2021. She will remain in a caretaker role until early August. Kallas, Estonia's first female prime minister, has been a vocal critic of Russia and a strong supporter of military aid to Ukraine. Climate Minister Kristen Michal is a potential successor, pending coalition negotiations.

via DW (English)|
#estonia#eu#foreign-policy