EU's 42bn-euro dilemma with Israel
Despite Spain, Ireland & Slovenia pushing to suspend the EU-Israel trade pact worth €42.6bn due to human rights concerns, Germany & Italy vetoed it. The EU is deeply divided: Germany cites historical reasons, while others see Palestine through their own colonial past. Activists note Israel depends heavily on EU trade & research funds, but unanimous decisions are blocked. Meanwhile, individual countries like Italy are taking unilateral actions.
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