European Parliament

Patriots for Europe group adopts IHRA principles combating antisemitism, express support for Israel

During the conference, participants expressed support for Israel and settlement in Judea and Samaria, while opposing sanctions and boycotts imposed on them.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Patriots for Europe members meet in Strasbourg, September 16, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins testimony on Case 1000 on April 22, 2025.

European Parliament to screen 'The Bibi Files' ahead of Israel's 2026 Knesset election

The Bibi Files is based on footage from Netanyahu's police interrogations, which were leaked to film director Alex Gibney in 2023. The materials require court approval for release in Israel.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Britain's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting walks following the first cabinet meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, July 21, 2026.

British PM reportedly ready to announce Israeli settlement trade ban in coming weeks

British sanctions on Israel trade could, however, cause a split inside the Labor Party, where a third of the party has signed a letter to the new PM calling for sharp measures against settlements.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Members of the Guardia Civil USECIC guard migrants on Tarajal beach after crossing the border between Spain and Morocco on July 31, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain.

Spanish MEP appeals to Netanyahu to back Spain's sovereignty amid Ceuta border crisis

Tens of thousands crossed into a city of 84,000 in a matter of days, leaving at least 83 dead and raising questions about Morocco’s role, Spain’s sovereignty, and Israel’s response.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE

Stanislav Pavlovschi – Brilliant legal mind stands up to Moldovan gov't corruption

Pavlovschi is one of the founders of Moldova’s Dignity and Truth Platform Party and has consistently advocated for the protection of human rights and Moldova’s adherence to the rule of law.

JULY 20, 2023ByFERN SIDMAN
STANISLAV PAVLOVSCHI: From 1996 to 2001, he was a member of the Multidisciplinary Anti-Corruption Group established by the Council of Europe.

European Parliament condemns Palestinian incitement, calls for closer ties in one day

European Parliament condemned Palestinian incitement of violence, while approving resolutions to strengthen relations with the Palestinian Authority.

JULY 13, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
A Palestinian holds flags during a protest against Israeli army raid in Jenin, along Israel-Gaza border fence east of Gaza City July 3, 2023.

Europe-funded NGO supports ‘armed struggle’ against Israel

“PCHR is known for its biased positions on Israel. They have long maintained close ties to the terror group PFLP," according to NGO Monitor VP Olga Deutsch.

MAY 14, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
The EU representative and representatives from EU nations met with members of the 6 Palestinian NGOs that Israel labeled terrorist organizations.

EU Parliament ‘deplores’ Palestinian textbook incitement - new resolution

This year’s resolution emphasized the need to remove antisemitic references and examples more than past versions.

MAY 10, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI

They met in response to a letter that warned that AI could spread misinformation at an unprecedented rate, and that machines could "outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace" humans.

APRIL 17, 2023ByREUTERS
A keyboard is seen reflected on a computer screen displaying the website of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in this illustration picture taken Feb. 8, 2023.

Borrell: Israeli democracy must continue, key to EU partnership

“We are a close observer because Israel is a key partner, and our shared values are based on a democratic and open society and the rule of law,” Borrell said.

MARCH 14, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell speaks on the tensions between the neighbouring Western Balkan nations in Brussels, Belgium, August 18, 2022.

Israel bars EU parliament member from entering the country

Israeli law prohibits supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement from entering the country.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByDAVID I. KLEIN/JTA
Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

French groups rally in demand to list Iran's IRGC as terror group

Designating the IRGC as a terrorist group would mean that it would be a criminal offense to belong to the group, attend its meetings and carry its logo in public.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023ByREUTERS
Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

Zelenskiy says some European leaders have promised fighter jets

27 EU members met in Brussels to listen to Zelensky speak about the Russian invasion and pledge further support.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023ByREUTERS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the European Parliament, during his second international trip since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 9, 2023.

Herzog urges EU to fight antisemitism 'at all costs' in address to European Parliament

The Israeli president called on the European Parliament to act against Iran.

JANUARY 26, 2023ByRINA BASSIST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks during an address to the European Parliament to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, in Brussels, Belgium January 26, 2023.