Group 1 - The European Union (EU) is taking a tougher stance against Israel, including suspending bilateral aid and proposing sanctions on trade agreements due to the ongoing Gaza conflict [1][2][3] - Ursula von der Leyen announced the suspension of future payments for cooperation projects with Israel, including an average of €6 million annually from the NDICI financial tool and €14 million for ongoing projects [2][3] - The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, accounting for 32% of Israel's total trade in 2024, with a total goods trade of €42.6 billion in the previous year [3][4] Group 2 - The EU is the largest international investor in Israel, with investments totaling €72.1 billion in 2023, nearly double that of the United States [4] - There is significant internal division within the EU regarding the proposed sanctions against Israel, with some member states supporting stronger actions while others oppose them [5] - A recent poll indicated that 63% of German voters support the EU Commission's proposed sanctions against Israel, despite the German government's reluctance to fully endorse these measures [5]
暂停支付援助资金,取消贸易优惠待遇,欧盟拟用“迄今最强硬”措施制裁以色列
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-09-11 23:14