The European Commission has officially accepted a citizens' initiative calling for a complete suspension of the European Union. The Association Agreement of Israel, which regulates trade, political dialogue and economic cooperation between the two sides.
The petition, organized by the European Left Alliance, collected 1,117,104 verified signatures, meeting the threshold conditions required in 12 EU member states. The organizers accuse Israel of violating human rights and international law, especially in Gaza.
The Commission must now examine the proposal, with a hearing in the European Parliament expected and an official response by May 12, 2027.