Summary
The European Union plans to introduce new actions against Israel while increasing support for Ukraine, as stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Measures include sanctions against some Israeli officials and cutting support due to the situation in Gaza, alongside plans to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Both actions require agreement from all EU member states.
Key Facts
- The EU plans new measures against Israel, including sanctions and cutting support.
- The European Commission President criticized the situation in Gaza.
- The EU is preparing to increase support for Ukraine, focusing on returning children taken by Russia.
- Proposed actions include sanctions on certain Israeli ministers and stopping preferential trade with Israel.
- Implementing these measures requires agreement from all 27 EU member countries.
- The EU has imposed multiple rounds of sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Issues regarding Israel and Ukraine have caused divisions among EU member states.
- Some EU members, like Hungary and Slovakia, may not support all proposed sanctions, affecting decisions.
