Thousands marched in Berlin on the 77th anniversary of the Nakba to show solidarity with Palestinians. The protest, organized by pro-Palestinian groups, took place near Südstern Station in Kreuzberg. Demonstrators carried signs such as “Free Palestine from the River to the Sea” and criticized Israel’s actions. Tensions flared briefly, leading to several detentions by police. The Nakba marks the displacement of Palestinians following Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.
Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”
The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.
Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.
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