Israel is an associated state of the European Union. The relations between the two are framed in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, and the Union for the Mediterranean. The main legal ties between Israel and the EU are set by the 1995 Association Agreement. [1] .

Nov 25, 2024 · While Israel is only the EU’s 25th largest trading partner, the EU is Israel’s largest, and accounts for almost one-third of its trade in goods. But EU sanctions look a way off at present.

Jul 28, 2021 · The European Union and Israel share a long common history, marked by growing interdependence and cooperation. Both share the same values of democracy, respect for freedom and rule of law and are committed to an open international …

Dec 17, 2024 · The Association Council, which last convened in 2022 with then-foreign minister Yair Lapid, is a meeting that is meant to occur annually between Israel and the EU to cover matters of mutual...

The EU has constantly supported a rules-based world order and in particular the ICJ, the highest court of the UN System. Therefore, we ask the government of Israel to respect fully this Court order. Tomorrow the Foreign Affairs Council will extensively discuss the situation...

Jan 29, 2025 · Gathering in support to Israel in front of the European Parliament in Brussels in presence of Roberta Metsola (President of the European Parliament), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), Charles Michel (President of the European Council) and Members of the Parliament on October 11, 2023.. The Gaza war has had significant effects on some major European Union member ...

May 27, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive Monday, the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid insisting that sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued deadly attacks in southern Gaza’s city of Rafah.

The EU is Israel’s biggest trade partner, accounting for 28.8% of its trade in goods in 2022. 31.9% of Israel’s imports came from the EU, and 25.6% of the country’s exports went to the EU. Total trade in goods between the EU and Israel in 2022 amounted to €46.8 billion.

Oct 7, 2023 · Through the twinning tool, the EU supports the approximation of Israeli norms and standards in public administration to those of the EU and offers the opportunity to share best European practice in numerous areas. The EU contribution to …

Oct 20, 2024 · From calls for a complete halt of weapons sales to Israel and considering sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers, to talks among EU members on reviewing Israel’s Association Agreement with...