Sweden: Forcing sanctions proposal against Israel
Sweden is open to forcing an EU proposal for additional sanctions against Israel.
The EU Commission has so far not wanted to act on a Swedish-French push for expanded trade sanctions against Israeli settlements. However, reference to “legal uncertainty” is not liked by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
– I am a little surprised and irritated by the discussion that is going on where it is claimed that the middle ground chosen by France and Sweden would entail a requirement for unanimity – because it does not, she says on her way to Monday's meeting with her EU colleagues in Luxembourg.
The consequence could be that an opportunity is instead used to force a proposal with a simple majority.
– Then we can use it. But I think it would be a shame if it were necessary, says Malmer Stenergard.
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