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EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements
The European Commission has floated tariffs, licensing and a ban, as 20 member states push for a tougher line, diplomats said.
- The European Union's foreign ministers will meet to discuss a possible trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria following pressure from several member states.
- Some EU countries, including Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands, have already imposed their own trade restrictions on products from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
- The EU executive proposed options for trade restrictions, including a total import embargo, but disagreement exists over whether unanimous approval from all 27 member states is required or a weighted majority suffices.
- Key EU members Germany and Italy have not yet announced positions on the proposed trade ban, and the meeting is expected to gauge support rather than deliver definitive decisions.
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It probably doesn't do much. Nevertheless, it's right to impose an import ban. Anything else would be unbelievable. A comment.
·Munich, Germany
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EU High Representative for Foreign Policy insists that there is consensus on the seriousness of the situation
·Spain
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On sanctions for the products of Israeli settlements "we examine the proposal, and see what it will be. I believe that it should be approved unanimously because it is a political and non-commercial choice. (ANSA)
·Italy
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While the Twenty-Seven are still seeking a common position on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, Belgium calls for more concrete decisions. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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