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Experts Warn EU Faces Greater Political Challenges Ahead

1/17/2026

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Experts at an academic conference in Jerusalem warn that the European Union (EU) faces political challenges, with setbacks possibly greater than Israel's.
They note the EU shifted from empathy toward Israel to harsh criticism, signaling a stance.
They warn that Russian aggression and U.S. politics influence Europe, while Robert Halbeck is skeptical of boycott strategies.
He backs the Rule of Law and seeks to bridge Greens' leftist and centrist factions.

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Experts at an academic conference in Jerusalem warn that the European Union (EU) faces political challenges, with setbacks possibly greater than Israel's.
They note the EU shifted from empathy toward Israel to harsh criticism, signaling a stance.
They warn that Russian aggression and U.S. politics influence Europe, while Robert Halbeck is skeptical of boycott strategies.
He backs the Rule of Law and seeks to bridge Greens' leftist and centrist factions.