EU Member States Still Unable to Agree on Trade Restrictions with Israeli Settlements
As EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels, a growing number of countries push for trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements, but political divisions and Commission President von der Leyen's perceived foot-dragging stall progress.
EU foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels on Wednesday as a growing group of member states urges the European Commission to propose trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements. Although the economic impact would be small, the legal and political stakes are significantly higher. Critics accuse Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of dragging her feet on the issue.
On the same day, the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine convenes in Paris. Kyiv calls on allies to press their advantage over Russia before winter sets in, aiming to solidify Ukraine's position on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, von der Leyen has received expert recommendations on protecting children from social media. Europe is debating age limits, platform responsibility, and whether outright bans would be effective.
