cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/18956969

The proposal would suspend the central plank of a decades-old free trade deal that removed tariffs on imports of goods between Europe and Israel.

However, suspension of the agreement requires the backing of a weighted majority of EU capitals, meaning Germany or Italy would first need to lift their opposition to the 27-state union sanctioning Israel.

  • Danquebec@sh.itjust.works
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    16 hours ago

    And that’s only because they are defended by the US.

    Orherwise, there should be a wide coalition of countries cooperating in a military intervention inside Israel to stop the genocide.

    • mrdown@lemmy.world
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      15 hours ago

      Trump shifting the US stand on Ukraine didn’t stop Europe to continue supporting Ukrainian right to self defense. Sorry but this is just an excuse