News
16 May 2018
E3+1 and Iran Agree on Practical Solutions to Keep the JCPA Fully Operational
Despite the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the European Union has renewed its commitment to the Iran Nuclear Deal. It will work to keep the Agreement alive and protect the EU economic investments and security interests....
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14 May 2018
At least 58 Palestinians killed in Protests Against the US New Embassy in Jerusalem
As protesters in Gaza are carrying out a day of rallies and Israeli forces are deploying up to 1,000 Israeli police officers around the embassy, Trump’s decision has already had severe consequences: at least 58 Palestinians have been killed....
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9 May 2018
EU Firmly Reacts to US Decision to Withdraw from Iran Nuclear Agreement & Other Reactions in the MENA Regions
HR/VP Mogherini expressed her regrets regarding Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and renew sanctions. She
reiterated that the deal is key in the global non-proliferation architecture....
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9 May 2018
Report: the State of EU-Tunisia Relations
The report on the state of EU-Tunisia relations concludes that over the last 12 months the EU and Tunisia have developed much closer relations and stepped up their cooperation in the various fields covered by the Privileged Partnership....
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8 May 2018
Tunisia’s First Municipal Elections after 2011 Revolution
On 6 May Tunisia held its first municipal elections since the 2011 Revolution and the first free elections since the country's independence. The Ennahdha Islamist party reportedly won an estimated 27.5% of votes, ahead of the Nidaa Tounes party....
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8 May 2018
The Hezbollah Coalition Strengthened in Lebanese Parliamentary Elections
On 6 May Lebanon held its first Parliamentary elections after nine years of political turbulence. Hezbollah has gained political ground in Lebanon after winning a narrow majority at the expense of the former Sunni Prime Minister Saad Hariri....
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