The Latest Breaking News from the European Commission

The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among  EU member states.

The European Commission wants to know if the companies comply with the Digital Services Act.

The closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus has interrupted a traditional trade route between the EU and China.

The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states.

Commission proposes package of sanctions that were trailed by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg last week.

The European Commission also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers’ in the Israeli government and violent settlers.

The European Union has announced its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission has published an option paper for the EU to reimpose duties on EU-Israel trade in response to Israel’s assault on Gaza.

The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors.