Netanyahu comments put EU relations in doubt

As Israel prepared for its general election on 17 March 2015, analysts wondered what impact might a victory of Benjamin Netanyahu have in the Israeli relation with the European Union.

During the electoral campaign, Mr Netanyahu clearly stated that under his government there would be no Palestinian state. His party, right-wing Likud, came out with a victory after a disputed race with the centre-left alliance.

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ESO: Background information: European Parliament resolution on recognition of Palestine statehood http://www.europeansources.info/record/five-reasons-to-recognise-a-palestinian-state-european-parliament-resolution-on-recognition-of-palestine-statehood/

The Guardian, 18.03.15: Israel election: Bibi the magician pulls off a victory – but at what cost? http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/18/israel-election-bibi-the-magician-pulls-off-a-victory-but-at-what-cost

Haaretz, 17.03.15: Europe prepares for post-election Israel http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/03/israel-elections-european-union-peace-process-settlements.html

ESO: Background information: Israel’s politics in the run-up to the elections http://www.europeansources.info/record/israels-politics-in-the-run-up-to-the-elections/

EUObserver, 18.03.15: EU diplomats unsure how to handle Netanyahu https://euobserver.com/foreign/128053

EurActiv, 18.03.15: EU congratulates Netanyahu, hopes to relaunch peace process http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/eu-congratulates-netanyahu-hopes-relaunch-peace-process-313018

EUObserver [Opinion], 21.05.15: Mogherini's to-do list in Israel https://euobserver.com/opinion/128784

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