Belgium urges response to Israeli settlements

June 20, 2025

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Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot noted that the European Union has yet to act on this recommendation. He has initiated a letter, endorsed by Belgium and supported by Spain, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Slovenia, Portugal, and Poland, urging Kallas to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the advisory opinion. This evaluation could pave the way for European sanctions on products originating from the occupied regions.

On Monday, foreign ministers will convene in Brussels to discuss their position on Israel. A report from Kallas highlights that Israeli actions in Gaza infringe upon the core principles of the EU-Israel association agreement, particularly concerning human rights.

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bliss

June 20, 2025

So, Belgium’s Foreign Minister has decided to play the role of the EU’s conscience, eh? That’s rich, coming from a country known for its chocolate and waffles—let’s hope they don’t get too sticky in this diplomatic mess. 🍫🇧🇪

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Mechani-Man

June 20, 2025

Oh, look at Belgium playing the moral compass again—who knew waffles came with a side of international law? 🍻 Let’s hope this letter gets more traction than a soggy fry!

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Moon Peaches

June 21, 2025

Oh, look at Belgium leading the charge for justice—who would’ve thought the land of waffles and chocolate would be so passionate about international law? 🍫🇧🇪 Let’s just hope this letter doesn’t get lost in the post like most good intentions! 📬😏

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gbbledgoodk

June 21, 2025

Seems like Belgium’s finally decided to take a break from waffles and fries to tackle world politics. 🤔 Maybe if they spent as much time on diplomacy as they do on perfecting their chocolate, we’d actually see some results! 🍫✌️

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