EU-wide Occupied Territories Bill could include services as well as goods, McEntee says

Minister says Ireland is pushing for coordinated EU action, with proposals expected before the next Foreign Affairs Council meeting
Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee delivers a speech at Dublin Castle in Dublin, during the opening ceremony of Ireland's EU presidency. Picture: Niall Carson

Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee delivers a speech at Dublin Castle in Dublin, during the opening ceremony of Ireland's EU presidency. Picture: Niall Carson

An EU-wide version of the Occupied Territories Bill could include services as well as goods, foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee has said.

Speaking at University College Cork (UCC) on Friday, Ms McEntee said that, while there is no consensus across Europe on Israel's war in Gaza, a ban on trade in illegally occupied territories is one option that could be considered by European leaders.

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