Brigitte Herremans

Brigitte Herremans is the Middle East policy officer for the Belgian development NGO Broederlijk Delen and peace movement Pax Christi Flanders. She mainly focuses on advocacy towards the Belgian and E

EU-Israel relations: time for reflection

The EU must confront Israel with the fundamental choice: continuing its occupation and systematic violations of international law, or being a full and respected member of the international community.

By Brigitte Herremans

/ 27 Jun 2016

Europe rewards Israel unconditionally: how does this advance peace?

Strong EU statements denouncing the deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT), conflict with the EU’s recent nod to urgent implementation of 60 new cooperation activities with Israel.

By Brigitte Herremans and Deborah Casalin

/ 25 Jul 2012

Advocating the two state solution: the best bet?

We need to convince our governments and the EU to invest in a political strategy that reverses the destructive dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They need to understand that respect for international law is not a detail, but lies at the very heart of the conflict.

By Brigitte Herremans

/ 21 Nov 2011

Time for inter-Palestinian reconciliation?

After the breakdown of the diplomatic process and the emergence of a youth movement, has the time for rapprochement between Fatah and Hamas come?

By Brigitte Herremans

/ 15 Apr 2011