Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares urged for an immediate suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, stressing that the time for mere words has passed as Palestinians face urgent crises. He proposed an arms embargo and wider sanctions against disruptors of the two-state solution. Albares also addressed Spain's forthcoming NATO commitments, asserting that the focus should shift from spending percentages to actual military capabilities, indicating Spain's commitment to NATO unity and regional security initiatives in Eastern Europe.
Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares advocated for the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, emphasizing the urgent need for action to support Palestinians.
Albares highlighted that Europe must demonstrate courage in favor of peace and international law, ensuring that its values are upheld in the foreign policy towards Israel and Palestine.
Regarding NATO commitments, Albares noted Spain's agreement to strive for a 5% defense spending mandate while emphasizing that the focus should be on capabilities rather than just fiscal percentages.
The meeting in Brussels highlighted the EU's ongoing discussions regarding the geopolitical issues surrounding Ukraine, Russia, and the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
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