WED Notes Limited but Notable Shift in EU Sanctions Policy Concerning Israeli Settlements

WED Notes Limited but Notable Shift in EU Sanctions Policy Concerning Israeli Settlements

The World Embassy Desk (WED) takes note of the recent decision by the European Union to impose sanctions on certain Israeli settlers and organizations linked to violence in the occupied West Bank. The adoption of these measures marks a notable development in European policy and reflects a growing recognition within the EU that persistent settler violence and expansion in occupied […]

Statement On the European Union’s Recent Measures Concerning Iran and Its Position on Israel

Statement On the European Union’s Recent Measures Concerning Iran and Its Position on Israel

The World Embassy Desk (WED) expresses its profound concern and astonishment at the apparent inconsistency in the recent positions adopted by the European Union. The WED takes note of the European Union’s decision to impose new restrictive measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran in relation to developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the WED observes […]

Sovereign Equality and Decision-Making within the European Union

Sovereign Equality and Decision-Making within the European Union

The World Embassy Desk (WED) has taken note of recent developments within the European Union concerning the decision of Hungary to exercise its veto in relation to sanctions against Russia and support measures for Ukraine. The WED recalls that the principle of sovereign equality of states constitutes a cornerstone of international law. This principle requires that the interests, policy choices, […]