Josep Borrell
Coverage of Josep Borrell in the Nexus archive.
- US and Israel used Karim Khan misconduct claims to 'defang' ICC, says former EU top diplomat
Josep Borrell, a former EU foreign policy chief, accuses the US and Israel of using misconduct allegations against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to weaken the court. The ICC's Assembly of States Parties is set to vote on Khan's removal despite a judicial panel finding insufficient evidence of misconduct.
- ‘A mess’: EU Commission accused of overstepping on foreign policy
Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticizes the European Commission for overstepping its role in diplomacy and defense, arguing it creates confusion over who represents the EU internationally. Borrell claims the Commission's growing involvement in foreign policy violates EU treaties, which reserve common foreign and security policy for the European External Action Service.
- Former EU vice president Borrell accuses body of abandoning Kaja Kallas over Israel spat
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.