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EU Nations Push to End Veto Power in Foreign Policy, Worrying Israel
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
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Eleven EU nations, led by Germany and France, are proposing to replace the foreign policy veto power with a qualified majority vote. This change could make Israel more susceptible to sanctions, as it would lose the ability to rely on individual member states to block EU decisions.
- 0111 EU countries propose ending foreign policy veto power.
- 02Germany and France are leading the initiative.
- 03The change could increase pressure and sanctions on Israel.
- 04Unanimity is required to change the voting system.
- 05Smaller nations see veto power as crucial for protection.
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