The EU and the Middle East

The European Union's relations with the Middle East

German diplomat named EU's new Mideast envoy — 23 January 2012, 12:37 CET

The European Union named on Friday a veteran German diplomat as the new EU envoy to the Middle East peace process amid tensions with Israel over Jewish settlements.

Tougher EU sanctions on Iran 'important': Israel — 23 January 2012, 10:13 CET

Israel on Monday expressed cautious optimism ahead of a key meeting of EU foreign ministers at which they were to slap an oil embargo on Iran in a bid to force it to halt its nuclear programme.

International sanctions against Iran — 23 January 2012, 04:37 CET

International sanctions against Iran focus on key sectors such as defence, finance and oil with the aim of getting Tehran to end its controversial nuclear programme. Over time, the United Nations and the European Union have adopted increasingly tough measures.

Iran must show 'sincerity' for nuclear talks: US — 20 January 2012, 22:12 CET

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that Iran must show a "seriousness and sincerity of purpose" if it is to resume talks with six world powers on its suspect nuclear program.

EU strengthens R&D ties with Egypt — 11 February 2010, 17:06 CET

The European Union will offer EUR 20 million to Egypt to promote research and innovation, Ambassador of the European Delegation in Egypt Marc Franco announced at the first Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Marketplace in Heliopolis, Egypt in late January. The funds will be earmarked for the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) programme that was established under the EC-EGYPT bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in 2007.

No preferential customs treatment for products from occupied territories: EC Court Opinion — 03 November 2009, 12:05 CET

Products originating from the occupied territories are not entitled to preferential customs treatment under the EC-Israel Agreement, according to the Opinion of the European Court's Advocate General.