The European Union sanctioned Israeli settlers and organizations supporting illegal West Bank settlements, with ministers citing escalating violence against Palestinians and breaches of international law, though some legislators deemed measures insufficient for protecting the two-state solution.
Queen Mathilde led Belgium's major trade mission to Türkiye from May 10-14 with over 400 business representatives and government ministers, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation across energy, defense, aviation, and technology sectors, building on the countries' $9.2 billion annual trade volume.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Belgium to facilitate EU-China trade dialogue during talks with Belgian Deputy PM Prevot, emphasizing consultation over confrontation to stabilize economic relations amid global tensions.
European Union foreign ministers met in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including Ukraine and rising energy costs, but remained divided on pressuring Israel over Gaza and Palestinian territories, with Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Orbán blocking stronger action.
European Union diplomats met in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with Hungary's political transition potentially enabling stronger EU action on Palestinian territories, settlements, and trade agreements, while fuel costs and regional conflicts complicate consensus.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, divided over policy toward Israel.
European Union diplomats gathered in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with rising fuel costs and Middle Eastern conflicts straining consensus; Hungary's leadership change may enable stronger collective action on pressure toward Netanyahu's government.
Belgium deems violence against Palestinians unacceptable, urging Israel to halt settlement policy.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium led 428 investors to Turkey for an economic mission from May 10-14, 2026, to explore investment opportunities in energy, defense, and technology sectors, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations amid $9.2 billion annual trade volume.
Belgian queen leads major trade mission to Türkiye
Europe shows divergence in its China approach, with leaders visiting China while Brussels imposes restrictions.
Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?
Macron pledges French support for Lebanon ahead of Israel talks, citing regional security and humanitarian concerns.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, divided over policy toward Israel.
Spain and Ireland pushed the EU to suspend its trade pact with Israel over Gaza and West Bank concerns, but failed to secure sufficient support among the 27 member states, with Germany and Italy opposing the measure.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium led 428 investors to Turkey from May 10-14 to explore cooperation in energy, defense, and technology sectors, marking Belgium's first major economic mission there since 2012 amid strengthening bilateral relations.
European Union foreign ministers met in Luxembourg amid divisions over Israel policy, with Hungary's political change potentially enabling stronger collective action on Ukraine, Russian threats, and Middle Eastern crises.
EU foreign ministers met in Luxembourg to address multiple Middle East crises, but remained divided on pressuring Israel, with Hungary blocking stronger measures until its new pro-European leadership takes office, hindering consensus on suspending the EU-Israel trade agreement.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking greater Middle Eastern influence as Hungary's leadership change removes a longstanding Israeli-friendly veto, potentially enabling new sanctions and diplomatic actions.
EU diplomats meet in Luxembourg, divided over policy toward Israel amid rising fuel costs and Middle East crises.
The EU is under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel due to human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank.
European Union officials reinforced support for Palestinian statehood at a Brussels conference, positioning the Palestinian Authority as crucial for post-war Gaza governance while tensions over Israeli military actions intensify among member states.