Scoop: EU statement opposing U.S. embassy move is blocked

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Axios
Barak Ravid
May 11, 2018

Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania, in coordination with Israel, today blocked a joint EU statement criticizing the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli officials and European diplomats told me.

Behind the scenes: The initiative to publish the statement was led by France and several other EU member states. Israeli officials say the goal was to present to the U.S. a common position against the move by all 28 member states, and to embarrass and isolate the Trump administration ahead of Monday's ceremony.

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Teamwork, good for these countries, it shows it is important to try to work with other countries.

Good for Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania as well for doing the right thing.

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Teamwork, good for these countries, it shows it is important to try to work with other countries.

Good for Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania as well for doing the right thing.

Italy may be forming a coalition government of EU skeptical forces. That should add clout to the Eastern European nations and the Brexit forces in the UK.