Press Release: MEPs press the EU to come up with a bold peace initiative for the Middle East

The European Parliament called on 10 September 2015 for a fresh approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by the European Union. The plenary considered that the EU should fulfill its responsibilities as an influential player and take a bold and comprehensive peace initiative for the region. MEPs also regretted the lack of a comprehensive and coherent vision of the EU's engagement in the Middle East Peace Process, despite its ambitions there.

Inn a separate vote on the previous day, the EP had decided to change the name of its 'Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council' to 'Delegation for relations with Palestine'.

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ESO: Background information: Council Conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-the-middle-east-peace-process-5/

Euro|Topics: Main Focus, 02.10.15: Abbas calls Oslo Accords into question http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/archiv_dossier/DOSSIER170818-Abbas-calls-Oslo-Accords-into-question

European Union: EEAS: Regions: Middle East: Middle East Peace Process http://www.eeas.europa.eu/mepp/index_en.htm

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