MEPs will discuss Mr Trump’s pledge to recognise Jerusalem
as the capital of Israel and his order that the State
Department should start preparing to move the US embassy
from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, on Tuesday afternoon with
. Yesterday the
High Representative met Prime Minister Netanyahu in
Brussels with EU Foreign Ministers. They discussed how the
EU can facilitate the peace process.
The US President’s decision not to certify
the Iran
nuclear deal will also be discussed in the plenary
chamber with Ms Mogherini, in a later debate. MEPs are set
to underline that the EU and the rest of the international
community intend to honour the agreement and to pursue
the ”twin-track” approach of sanctions coupled with
diplomatic negotiations.
Rohingyas and Afghanistan
Earlier in the afternoon, MEPs are likely to renew their
call on the military and security forces in Myanmar to
immediately cease the killing, harassment and rape of the
Muslim minority Rohingya people. A resolution on the
situation of the Rohingyas will be put to the vote on
Thursday 14 December.
In a separate debate, MEPs will quiz Commissioner
Stylianides, representing Ms Mogherini, on how the EU's
political and financial support can better contribute to
Afghanistan’s stability and development, and vote on a
resolution on Thursday.
