Reuters: Saudi Arabia is pressuring the European Union to designate the Houthi movement supported by Yemen as a terrorist organization, amid a sharp escalation in attacks against the kingdom.
European support for the proposed designation remains limited, as adding the Houthis to the EU's terror list would require unanimous approval from all 27 member states.
Some governments fear that such a move would close existing communication channels, undermine future peace negotiations and complicate humanitarian operations in areas controlled by the Houthis.