Red Lines Not Red Carpets: Why Italy & Germany Must Support Suspending EU-Israel Agreement
Italy and Germany are blocking a proposal that would suspend EU trade privileges for Israel, as more than 1 million citizens press for action.
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Amnesty International
Amnesty International IrelandRed lines not red carpets: Why Italy & Germany must support suspending EU-Israel Agreement
On 11 May the EU will face a defining test of its values, principles, and commitment to human rights and international law. As public, political, and diplomatic pressure continues to mount, EU foreign ministers have a choice: continue Israel’s red-carpet treatment, or start enforcing the bloc’s red lines, which Israel has made a mockery of, particularly since October 2023. There is no shortage of tools at the EU’s disposal to put concrete pressu…
Red lines not red carpets: Why Italy and Germany must back suspending EU-Israel agreement
There is no shortage of tools at the EU’s disposal to put concrete pressure on Israel, but there has been a staggering deficit in political will. At a bare minimum, the EU must suspend the EU-Israel trade agreement. Two member states hold the key: Italy and Germany.
On 11 May, the European Union (EU) will see its values, principles and commitment to human rights and international law put to the test. As public, political and diplomatic pressure continues to grow, EU foreign ministers have a choice: to continue to treat Israel favorably, or to start to enforce the red lines set by the Union, which Israel has turned in derision, especially since October 2023. The EU does not lack tools to exert concrete press…
Red lines, not red carpets. Opinion of João Godinho Martins
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