Europe

Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly has triggered a severe political crisis amid particularly challenging economic and social conditions. How is the crisis unfolding, what impact does it have on Israel, and what aspects should Jerusalem consider?

Ahead of the Bundestag elections in February: What challenges is the next government in Berlin expected to face, and how will this impact relations with Jerusalem?

How Has the Swords of Iron War Affected the Economic and Security Partnership Between Jerusalem and Athens?

The European Union’s response to the war in Gaza has been widely criticized as irrelevant and incoherent, casting doubt on its ability to become a credible player in the region. While the EU is indeed incoherent, it is not entirely irrelevant. Its chief relevance lies in the civil sphere, mainly through its efforts to sustain and encourage reforms in the Palestinian Authority, and its role as a capacity builder. These EU actions and capabilities have political significance for the “day after” the war. The EU has many tools it can use in the region but has yet to show a collective willingness to fully employ them, because of internal divisions and the multiplicity of voices within it. The paper reviews these spheres of cacophony and maps the realignment of camps within the EU in response to the war in Gaza.