We urge the Government of Israel to retract these plans immediately and end its expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
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EuropĂ€ische Stellungnahme: Israel soll umstrittene SiedlungsplĂ€ne zurĂŒcknehmen
Im besetzen Westjordanland sollen weitere israelische Siedlungen entstehen – sie wĂŒrden das Gebiet faktisch aufspalten. GroĂbritannien, Italien, Frankreich und Deutschland haben Israel nun gemeinsam aufgefordert, die PlĂ€ne aufzugeben.
International Criminal Court: Statement by the High Representative on US sanctions against the President and a Senior Trial Lawyer
The European Union reiterates its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The EU deeply regrets the decision by the United States to impose sanctions against International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
The ICC is a cornerstone of the international criminal justice system and the global fight against impunity. It plays an essential role in ensuring accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole. Its independence, impartiality and ability to carry out its mandate must be free from pressure, intimidation or interference.
Sanctions against the Court, its officials and personnel undermine its work. The EU stands firmly with the ICC and will continue to provide its full support to ensure the protection of the Court and its staff against external pressures or threats.
The EU remains unwavering in its commitment to the Rome Statute and to safeguarding the independence and integrity of the Court.
EU Condemns Trump Administrationâs Sanctions On ICC President, Senior Trial Lawyer, Backs Court
The European Union has reaffirmed its âunwavering supportâ for the International Criminal Court (ICC), strongly condemning the decision by the United States to impose sanctions on the Courtâs President, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Senior Trial Lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye.
The EU said the ICC remains a cornerstone of the international criminal justice system and plays a critical role in the global fight against impunity, particularly by ensuring accountability for some of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israelâs Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks
From Merzâs conservatives to Alternative for Germany and the Left, condemnation cut across the Bundestagâs political spectrum.
EU faces criticism for secret police data talks with Israel: Report
(August 15, 2026)
The European Commission has been negotiating a secret agreement to share sensitive personal data with Israelâs police service, despite internal legal warnings that the deal could violate international law and put Palestinians at risk, according to a new report by civil rights group Statewatch published by Novara Media, Anadolu reports.
The draft agreement, originally negotiated with the European police agency Europol, would allow the exchange of biometric data, genetic information, location data, political views, and personal details.
Critical research indicates the deal has progressed despite a 2022 ruling by the Council of the EUâs Legal Service which deemed the proposal legally untenable.
EU Moves to Share Data With Israel That âCould Be Used to Kill Palestiniansâ
(August 4, 2026)
Under the plans, the blocâs law enforcement agency, Europol, would exchange sensitive personal information about Palestinians with Israelâs police force, which is headquartered in the illegally occupied West Bank.
There is also concern the deal could harm members of the Palestinian diaspora, with a risk that activists in Europe could be targeted.
The data would include names, identification numbers, locations, genetic and biometric information and details about peopleâs political views, beliefs and personal lives.
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Exclusive: EU Commission still seeking controversial police agreement with Israel, despite warnings
(July 30, 2026)
Documents obtained by Statewatch through transparency requests show that Europol nevertheless hosted Israeli delegationsâincluding representatives of the Israeli National Policeâon at least four occasions between August 2024 and March 2026. The meetings, involving several departments within the agency, were facilitated by Israelâs liaison officer at Europol and culminated in a visit by Israelâs ambassador to the Netherlands to the agencyâs headquarters in March 2026.