The European Parliament has faced intense criticism from lawmakers, particularly Belgian MEPs Rudi Kennes and Marc Botenga, regarding its inability to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement. They labeled this failure as an 'absolute shame' and a significant scandal, highlighting the EU's double standards in international law enforcement. Kennes emphasized the moral implications of the EU's actions, questioning how leaders can reconcile their roles with the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, which they described as genocidal acts rather than mere conflicts.
INTERNATIONALPublished 21 Apr 2026 • Published 3 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
European Parliament Criticized for Inaction on EU-Israel Agreement
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Belgian MEPs Rudi Kennes and Marc Botenga condemned the EU's ongoing failure to suspend its association agreement with Israel, calling it a scandal that undermines the bloc's credibility on human rights. The situation worsened as Slovenia, Ireland, and Spain boycotted Eurovision in protest of Israel's participation.
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