The Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary on the Relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
The Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary on the Relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak, Łukasz Ogrodnik, Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): International Law, Governance, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: United States; Israel; relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; international law; diplomacy; Czech Republic; Romania; Hungary;
Summary/Abstract: The Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania blocked a joint EU statement criticising the relocation of the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. EU unity against the violation of international law was subordinated by these states to domestic competition for influence and to gain U.S. support. This decision not only weakened the effectiveness of EU cohesion and diplomatic efforts but also caused a deterioration in relations between these countries and part of the Arab world.

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