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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/02/27/minister-saar-israels-eu-standing-improving-in-our-favor/
Israel's Standing with the EU Is Improving
(Israel Hayom) Nissan Shtrauchler - The EU and Israel held a meeting of their Association Council in Brussels on Feb. 24, co-chaired by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. Sa'ar noted that "The increasing defense budgets across the continent create diverse opportunities for our defense industries." Sa'ar added, "Israel's standing vis-a-vis the European Union is significantly improving in our favor due to three major developments. First is [former EU foreign policy chief Josep] Borrell's term ending and Kaja Kallas [of Estonia] taking over with her pragmatic approach to Israel. Another important element is the victory of Israel's friend Friedrich Merz in the German elections." "The third and most significant factor is Donald Trump's election as U.S. president, which enhances Israel's standing internationally - many countries now wish to benefit from Israel's excellent connections with the White House."