The PTB party, which backed the majority motion, had proposed a motion to sever both economic and political ties until Israel complies with international law.

The Brussels City Council unanimously passed a motion on Monday evening to block public procurement of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with the MR and N-VA parties abstaining.

The PTB party, which backed the majority motion, had proposed a motion to sever both economic and political ties until Israel “complies with international law.”

The council presented a more city-focused text, concerning its public procurement which incurs around €70 million in annual expenses for the capital’s central municipality.

  • Hyperreality@kbin.social
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    6 months ago

    For those who are confused, this is the City of Brussels:

    The City of Brussels … is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the capital of the Flemish Region (from which it is separate) and Belgium … As of 1 January 2023, the City of Brussels had a population of 194,291 inhabitants. The total area is 33.09 km2

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Brussels

    It’s the bit in the middle of Brussels where you can buy waffles and admire a naked boy’s urination skills.