EU to Review Israel Trade Deal After Petition Nears 1.1 Million Signatures
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The European Commission will review the EU-Israel Association Agreement after a petition gathered over 1.1 million signatures. Officials will meet with organizers soon, and the European Parliament will hold a hearing. A formal response is expected by May 2027. The review comes amid intensified criticism of Israel in Europe due to the Gaza conflict, and Israel is also concerned about potential exclusion from the Horizon Europe research program.
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- The European Commission will review the EU-Israel Association Agreement after a petition received over 1.1 million signatures.
- The petition's organizers will meet with Commission officials, and the European Parliament will hold a public hearing.
- A formal response from the European Commission regarding potential actions is expected by May 2027.
- The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, accounting for about one-third of its total trade in goods in 2025.
- The review follows increased criticism of Israel in Europe due to the Gaza and Lebanon wars.
- Israel is also concerned about new EU rules that could lead to its exclusion from the Horizon Europe research program.
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