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Former EU vice president Josep Borrell accused the EU of abandoning Kaja Kallas after Israel suspended ties with her over alleged antisemitic remarks comparing Israel's conduct to apartheid South Africa. Borrell criticized the EU for sending commissioner Dubravka Suica to Tel Aviv shortly after Israel declared Kallas persona non grata.

An Icelandic campaigner argues that joining the EU would free Iceland from the krona's inflation issues. Magnússon, head of Iceland’s pro-EU movement, made this statement in an interview with Euractiv.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas privately compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa during confidential talks with Mexican officials in Mexico City. The remarks, reported by Euractiv, contrast with her public support for Israel and reference a visit to South Africa’s apartheid museum in Johannesburg.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas privately compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa during confidential talks with Mexican officials, contrasting with her public support for Israel. The remarks, reported by Euractiv, highlight a discrepancy between her private views and official statements, as well as broader criticism of the EU's perceived selective application of international law.

Five EU capitals, including France, Germany, and Benelux nations, propose freezing voting rights for new members to mitigate political risks of EU expansion, as outlined in a joint paper viewed by Euractiv.

The article mentions a night out with the S&D, references the latest updates from Euractiv, Cristiano Ronaldo's SIU, and discusses enlargement. Key topics include political and organizational developments.

EU farm chief Hansen announced a €500 million farmer support package and confirmed the food sector will be included in revamped public procurement rules.

The European Parliament is considering a common budget to send EU astronauts to space, aiming to reduce strategic dependencies on the US.

The article discusses China's use of economic coercion, citing Australia's loss of access to its largest export market for wine as an example. It is part of Euractiv’s Red Thread newsletter, which examines the EU’s relationship with China and the Asia-Pacific region.

A SEDE MEP advocates for AGILE to be annual, fast, practical, and under member states' control. The ECR MEP emphasizes the importance of AGILE's yearly implementation.