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AJC Concerned By Shortcomings of EU Oversight for PA Funding
11 December 2013 – Brussels – The AJC Transatlantic Institute is concerned by the European Court of Auditors report calling for an "overhaul" of EU oversight for its Pegase Direct Financial Support Program to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
“The...
AJC Urges EU Agency for Fundamental Rights to Restore Anti-Semitism Definition
December 6, 2013 – New York – AJC is urging the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to restore to its website the “working definition” of anti-Semitism.
“The working definition was a landmark achievement, its usefulness remains undiminished,...
AJC Welcomes Dutch Parliament Call to End Financial Rewarding of Palestinian Terrorists
4 December 2013 – Brussels – The AJC Transatlantic Institute welcomed the passing of a motion in the Dutch Parliament calling on the government to pressure the Palestinian Authority (PA) to end its use of aid to reward terrorism.
“The Dutch...
AJC Reacts to Events in Ukraine
December 2, 2013 – New York – In response to the dramatic events unfolding in Ukraine, AJC Executive Director David Harris issued the following statement: “AJC has had a long and close relationship with Ukraine. We are proud to have been among the very first NGOs to call for...
Counterpoint: The Iran Deal from Israel's Perspective
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the nuclear deal with Iran by calling it a "historic mistake," a criticism echoed by many in his cabinet. But was this a wise reaction? Joshua Goodman, Daniel Schwammenthal (Director, AJC Transatlantic Institute) and Jan...
Counterpoint: Five Questions on the Iran Deal
While a deal may have been reached over Iran's nuclear programme, many questions still remain. Counterpoint host Joshua Goodman poses 5 questions about the deal to Daniel Schwammenthal (Director, AJC Transatlantic Institute) and Jan Techau (Director, Carnegie Europe).
Counterpoint: Does the EU Deserve Praise for the Iran Deal?
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton has been highly lauded for her role in securing a deal with Iran. But does she and the EU overall deserve such praise? Host Joshua Goodman poses that question and more to in-house experts Daniel Schwammenthal (Director, AJC...
AJC Welcomes Israel's Participation in the EU's Horizon 2020
27 November 2013 - Brussels - AJC welcomed the announcement that Israel will join the EU's Horizon 2020 program. Under the cooperative agreement Israel will contribute 500 million EUR and could receive upwards of 1.4 billion EUR in support of research and innovation projects...
That "Moment of Clarity" at the UN over Israel
By Daniel Schwammenthal
Outer Space is one of the topics the UN General Assembly’s Fourth...
Counterpoint: Middle East News Round-Up
Host Joshua Goodman discusses the bombings in Beirut, the state of lawlessness in the Sinai, a hot mic incident at the UN, and medical diplomacy with Jan Techau (Director of Carnegie Europe) and Roland Freudenstein (Deputy Director of the Centre for European Studies).