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Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor June 18, 2026

US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgetsPete Hegseth has announced a review of US military presence across Europe, in a combative address to Nato allies where he threatened to cut force numbers in …

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Settler products from occupied Palestine sold to Europe as Israeli, investigation finds
ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem and Lorenzo Tondo in Ein al Beida June 15, 2026

Shipments deliberately mislabelled to bolster settler economy, says non-profit Global EchoIsraeli exporters to Europe regularly hide the origin of produce grown in occupied Palestine to qualify for unlawful tax breaks that bolster the settler economy, …

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Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
ByEshe Nelson June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

As the war in Iran persists, signs point to a prolonged period of higher prices and slower growth rather than a quick shock.

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G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
ByAlan Rappeport May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.

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EU announces sanctions against violent Israel settlers
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels May 11, 2026

Bloc breaks its lengthy deadlock on the issue but falls short of imposing full-scale trade sanctionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe EU has agreed sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, ending a years-long deadlock over the issue but still taking o…

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UAE’s ruling royal family benefits from more than €71m in EU farming subsidies
ByClare Carlile May 7, 2026

Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farmsThe United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed….

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The Guardian view on the EU and Israel: moving beyond mere exhortation | Editorial
ByEditorial April 20, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed aside European concerns over Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. A tougher approach from Brussels is overdueIn recent months, European expressions of concern over the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government have regularly…

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Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?
By April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

With Orbán gone and Meloni distancing herself, EU sanctions on trade and settlers are looking more likelyIt was a bad week for Israel in Europe: the country lost its staunchest regional ally when Viktor Orbán was toppled from power in Hungary, and Ital…

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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
ByNiraj Chokshi April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

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US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf has come into effect, turning the six-week-old conflict between the …

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