EU Lawmakers Criticizes Failure to Suspend Israel Deal
Belgian Members of the European Parliament Rudi Kennes and Marc Botenga described the outcome as “a scandal” and “an absolute shame,” arguing that it damages the EU’s credibility on human rights issues.
Their comments followed statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who confirmed that member states were unable to agree on any proposal to suspend or partially suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
After a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Kallas said multiple options had been discussed, including a full suspension of the agreement, a partial halt, and trade-related measures targeting goods from Israeli settlements.
However, she noted that none of these proposals gained the necessary support among the 27 member states. While some countries pushed for action, others clearly opposed it, preventing a unified decision.
Kallas added that the issue remains under consideration and will likely be revisited in future discussions, highlighting ongoing divisions within the EU on the matter.
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