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Slovenian PM Says Veto on EU Condemnation of Israel Restores Credibility
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 26, 2026
What happened
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša vetoed an EU statement condemning Israeli construction in E1, arguing it restored Slovenia's credibility and criticized the EU's double standards. The veto, backed by the Czech Republic, led to a solo statement from EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas.
- 01Slovenia vetoed an EU statement condemning Israeli construction in E1.
- 02PM Janez Janša said the veto restored Slovenia's credibility against disproportionate condemnations.
- 03Janša accused the EU of double standards and irrelevance in foreign policy.
- 04The Czech Republic joined Slovenia in the veto.
- 05EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas issued a statement alone due to the veto.
- 06The veto exposed divisions within the EU over Israel policy.
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