Illegal settlement policy: EU divided: Berlin slows down debate on Israel sanctions
Options for possible import bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank divide the EU
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Options for possible import bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank divide the EU. The German government had previously made it clear that it is putting the brakes on the debate about possible EU 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.
Furthermore, He also made this clear last week during a visit to Israel, he said. Kallas said at the meeting of foreign ministers 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. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Brussels that he wanted to focus on effective talks with the Israeli Government.
In addition, It is not in accordance with international law, he said. 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. We have a clear view on the settlement policy.
Moreover, During the talks on the Foreign Ministers Meeting, the EU Commission had now developed options for possible trade restrictions.
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Options for possible import bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank divide the EU.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe German government had previously made it clear that it is putting the brakes on the debate about possible EU sanctions.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThis 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 moderate2/2 sourcesHe also made this clear last week during a visit to Israel, he said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesKallas said at the meeting of foreign ministers 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 moderate2/2 sourcesForeign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Brussels that he wanted to focus on effective talks with the Israeli Government.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIt is not in accordance with international law, he said.
reliability moderate2/2 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.
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We have a clear view on the settlement policy.
according to DIE ZEITDuring the talks on the Foreign Ministers Meeting, the EU Commission had now developed options for possible trade restrictions.
according to DIE ZEITThis is mainly due to the fact that countries like Germany are historically reluctant when it comes to punitive measures against Israel.
according to HandelsblattHow many EU countries were in favour of trade restrictions and how many against it, Kallas did not say.
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