'Distinct Possibility' EU Will Suspend Israel Trade Deal
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'Distinct possibility' EU will suspend Israel trade deal
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said he believes it is a "distinct possibility" that the European Union will suspend parts of a cooperation deal with Israel that allows for reduced tariffs on goods coming from the country.
The European Commission announced a proposal to suspend free trade with Israel and sanction two Israeli ministers. This move would be a major blow to Israel-EU relations.
Brussels. The European Commission presented a proposal this Wednesday to suspend the free trade regime with Israel, a measure that would affect exports valued at about €5.8 billion, due to the prolonged offensive in Gaza.However, diplomats consider it unlikely that the initiative will get the necessary support among the 27 Member States.The suspension of the trade agreement would mean that Israel would pay tariffs equivalent to some €227 million…
EU’s top body presents proposal to suspend free trade agreement with Israel
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European Commission wants to impose import tariffs on Israel
BRUSSELS (ANP) – It concerns the ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. In addition, the European Commission is halting financial contributions to exchange projects with a total value of 20 million euros. The measures will remain in effect until Israel allows more food and humanitarian aid into Gaza and ensures that a two-state solution remains possible. For the suspension of the trade part of the association agreement between the EU an…
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