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President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) welcomes Ursula von der Leyen (L), President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa (2nd L), President of the European Council, at the People's Palace in Damascus on January 09, 2026.
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EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid

Ursula von der Leyen said Syria’s recovery needs are “immense” after years of devastation, as the EU announced €620 million in aid and support for 2025–26.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 January, 2026
In Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 13, 2025, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib speaks to a Ukrinform correspondent. (Photo by Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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EU commissioner calls for Palestine recognition amid criticism

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 September, 2025
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EU chief to push for sanctions on Israel ministers over Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 September, 2025
Starving Palestinians flock to aid point for scarce flour amid Israeli blockade on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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How might the EU respond to Israel over Gaza aid crisis?

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 July, 2025
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EC proposes halting Israel's access to EU tech startup funds

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 July, 2025
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EU to support Egypt in ending 'illegal immigration'

Thaer Mansour
27 March, 2023
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EU wants to suspend $7.5b Hungary funds as awaits reforms

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 September, 2022
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EU slammed after launching new migrant deal with Niger

The New Arab Staff
18 July, 2022
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission.
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EU's von der Leyen to travel to Azerbaijan seeking gas deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 July, 2022
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EU to conclude Palestinian aid vote Monday, Shtayyeh says

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 June, 2022
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Israeli spyware
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Senior EU officials 'targeted by Israeli spyware': sources

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 April, 2022
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EU Commission propose protection rights for Ukraine refugees

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 March, 2022
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Afghanistan
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EU evacuates all staff except core team at Kabul airport

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 August, 2021
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EU chief felt 'hurt' at meeting with Erdogan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 April, 2021
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EU warns rescuers over 'encouraging refugees' to cross Mediterranean

The New Arab & agencies
04 July, 2017
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Hungary making 'mockery' out of right to asylum

The New Arab
27 February, 2017
Kurdish demonstrators gather in Rome to protest ...
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EU delays critical Turkey report until after election

The New Arab & agencies
26 October, 2015