The European Union’s foreign ministers met in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss whether sanctions on Israel will be the focus of the discussion. Significant differences between Member StatesThe meeting of the day still failed to reach a consensus on this issue.
Press Secretary Julie:On the same day, the EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting discussed a package of sanctions against Israel proposed by the European Commission a few days ago, including suspending some bilateral support for Israel, imposing sanctions on Israeli "extremist" ministers and violent settlers, and partially suspending the trade-related preferential terms in the EU-Israel Association Agreement. However, the foreign ministers participating in the meeting have not yet reached an agreement on this. Sanctions are suspended again.。
Press Secretary Julie:Due to historical reasons and economic connections, EU member states such as Germany and Hungary have always opposed sanctions against Israel, and after Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire in Gaza, Some EU member states also believe that sanctions are "no longer necessary"。
Press Secretary Julie:According to several EU diplomats, the current European Commission does not intend to withdraw the proposed sanctions, but in the absence of unanimous support from member states, These sanctions are difficult to implement.There are voices within the EU that point out that the issue of sanctions reflects the EU’s hesitation and delay in decision-making on international hotspots such as the Israeli conflict in Pakistan, which is continuing to undermine its credibility as a global political force.
Citizen of Brussels Alberto:This is an internal issue within the EU, which affects our credibility on the world stage. If the EU can impose 19 rounds of sanctions on one country, namely Russia, but cannot impose sanctions on Israel, then the EU must look at itself and see what that means for the EU's credibility. The "Global South" is denouncing the EU's double standards.