Illegal settlement policy: German government slows down in EU debate on Israel sanctions
This means that only 15 of the 27 EU states would have to agree, and these would also have to represent at least 65 percent of the total population of the EU
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This means that only 15 of the 27 EU states would have to agree, and these would also have to represent at least 65 percent of the total population of the EU. Debate on unanimity EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said at the Foreign Ministers meeting that there are different legal views and, according to the legal service of the Council of Member States, only a qualified majority is needed for the trade measures. We have a clear view on the settlement policy.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Brussels that he wanted to focus on effective talks with the Israeli Government. During the talks on the Foreign Ministers Meeting, the EU Commission had now developed options for possible trade restrictions. Supporters of the trade measures must now bet that the position taken by Germany, the EU Commission and other Member States on the need for unanimity can be called into question.
In addition, He also made it clear that possible restrictions and bans on the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank could only be decided unanimously in his view. The Member States agree that it is contrary to international law, but cannot yet agree on far-reaching sanctions.
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This means that only 15 of the 27 EU states would have to agree, and these would also have to represent at least 65 percent of the total population of the EU.
reliability low1/3 sourcesDebate on unanimity EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said at the Foreign Ministers meeting that there are different legal views and, according to the legal service of the Council of Member States, only a qualified majority is needed for the trade measures.
reliability low1/3 sourcesWe have a clear view on the settlement policy.
reliability low1/3 sourcesForeign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Brussels that he wanted to focus on effective talks with the Israeli Government.
reliability low1/3 sourcesDuring the talks on the Foreign Ministers Meeting, the EU Commission had now developed options for possible trade restrictions.
reliability low1/3 sourcesSupporters of the trade measures must now bet that the position taken by Germany, the EU Commission and other Member States on the need for unanimity can be called into question.
reliability low1/3 sourcesHe also made it clear that possible restrictions and bans on the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank could only be decided unanimously in his view.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe Member States agree that it is contrary to international law, but cannot yet agree on far-reaching sanctions.
reliability low1/3 sources
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