Saudi Arabia is pressing the European Union to designate Yemen’s Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation. Both outlets link the push to Riyadh’s attempt to increase international pressure on the group following a period of frequent attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The accounts also highlight a key point of contention within Europe. While Saudi Arabia seeks the designation, European officials express concerns that doing so could complicate or undermine prospects for a future peace process. Al-Monitor, citing six European officials, adds that Saudi Arabia has not yet overcome these reservations, framing the effort as ongoing rather than resolved.
