EU Agreement Reconsidered by 27 Nations
The European Union will talk about an agreement with Israel. Some countries, like Germany and Italy, do not want to stop the agreement. This makes it unlikely the EU will change the agreement with Israel.
The European Commission suggested pausing just the business parts of the agreement. This needed a vote from most EU countries. However, Italy and Germany blocked this idea. Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland had wanted to discuss stopping the agreement. The discussion happened in Luxembourg, but it did not succeed.
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Highlights
EU to Discuss Israel Deal
The European Union will discuss the association agreement with Israel on Tuesday.
Suspension Blocked by Italy & Germany
Italy and Germany blocked a proposal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Spain, Slovenia, Ireland Proposed Suspension
Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland initially proposed suspending the agreement.
Commission Suggested Partial Suspension
The European Commission suggested suspending only the commercial aspects.
Germany and Italy Opposed Suspension
Germany and Italy opposed the move to suspend the agreement.
Perspectives
- The EU is discussing the association agreement with Israel.
- Some countries are reluctant to suspend the agreement.
- Italy and Germany blocked a suspension proposal.
- The European Commission suggested suspending commercial aspects.
Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland want to suspend the agreement.
El País, New
Germany and Italy oppose suspending the agreement.
FR, El País