European Union

The Council adopted a decision on streamlining environmental reporting rules in order to enhance legal clarity and reduce administrative burden.

The Council formally approves a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings.

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OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council providing further macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Michael Gahler

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DRAFT REPORT on the state of EU-US relations
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Elmar Brok

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North Korea has threatened to cancel the meeting between Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, citing the US's "unilateral" demand for nuclear disarmament. Commentators don't believe Kim will really miss this opportunity for a historic meeting. But hopes for a breakthrough on June 12 are not high.

Trump's cancellation of the nuclear deal with Iran, strife within the EU over the US embassy's transfer to Jerusalem, conflict over tariffs and the military spending of Europe's Nato states: transatlantic relations are facing one test after another. Commentators examine what's at stake for Europe.

Israel has come under fire after military operations against Palestinian demonstrators in which at least 60 Palestinians were killed. EU Foreign Affairs Representative Federica Mogherini has called on Israel to respect the principle of proportionality, but a UN resolution was blocked by the US. What are the causes of the latest escalation in the Middle East?

In May 1948 David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the founding of the State of Israel with the Declaration of Independence. The 70th anniversary has been overshadowed by the conflict with the Palestinians and domestic problems. Is this the state its founders dreamed of seven decades ago?