Policy Area: Middle East Peace Process (original) (raw)

The paper examines the evolving role of the European Union (EU) in the Middle East Peace Process from the outset of the Oslo Accords to the developments following the election of Hamas in 2006. It discusses the EU's attempts to enhance its visibility and effectiveness within the peace negotiations, highlighting various initiatives and challenges faced, such as its aligning role with the United States and the subsequent impact of the 2006 Hamas elections on EU-Palestinian Authority relations. The analysis showcases the complexities of EU involvement, its responses to shifts in the political landscape, and the implications for its credibility and efficacy as a mediator in the region.