What the ICJ Advisory Opinion requires of the EU: Expert study 14 July 2025 By Martin Konecny A recent legal analysis by Professors Gleider Hernández and Ramses A. Wessel outlines the concrete steps the EU must take to abide by the ICJ’s landmark 2024 Advisory Opinion on Palestine. The study comes just as nine member states have called for EU follow-up on the court’s conclusions and amid an EU discussion on how to respond to Israel’s breach of the Association Agreement.
Taking the EU-Israel Association Council seriously 11 March 2025 By Martin Konecny At the 24 February meeting, the EU urged Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, stop West Bank settlements, and respect Syria’s territorial integrity. But – surprise – Israel promptly did the very opposite. So what was the Association Council for? If the EU wants to be taken seriously, it must use its leverage.
How not to support the Gaza ceasefire 10 March 2025 By Martin Konecny While decrying Trump’s distortions on Ukraine, EU foreign chief Kallas bought into Netanyahu’s spin aimed at derailing the Gaza deal. Here’s why the EU must avoid such missteps.