The PTB party, which backed the majority motion, had proposed a motion to sever both economic and political ties until Israel complies with international law.

The Brussels City Council unanimously passed a motion on Monday evening to block public procurement of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with the MR and N-VA parties abstaining.

The PTB party, which backed the majority motion, had proposed a motion to sever both economic and political ties until Israel “complies with international law.”

The council presented a more city-focused text, concerning its public procurement which incurs around €70 million in annual expenses for the capital’s central municipality.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social
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    7 months ago

    Okay as an Egyptian this is my first time hearing about this. Let’s make that “can’t trade much with their neighbors”.