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A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.<\/p>\n
Israel\u2019s alliance with the European Union is among its most important. But it\u2019s coming under pressure not seen before \u2013 from some of its staunchest allies, as the Iran war causes huge political difficulties.<\/p>\n
Brussels has condemned Israel\u2019s invasion of Lebanon. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank are de facto annexation. And Italian leader Giorgia Meloni has scrapped a defence cooperation pact with Israel.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a petition with more than a million signatures of EU citizens will formally trigger a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, a vital trade framework.<\/p>\n
Why does this alliance seem to be on rockier ground than ever, and what are the implications?<\/p>\n
Presenter:<\/strong> James Bays<\/p>\n Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Barry Andrews \u2013 European Parliament member<\/p>\n Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff \u2013 Former EU ambassador to the occupied Palestinian territories<\/p>\n Eve Geddie \u2013 Director of the European Institutions Office at Amnesty International<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 15 Apr 2026<\/span>15 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n