For Israelis, losing this access would mark a significant diplomatic and practical blow, affecting hundreds of thousands who travel to Europe annually
European lawmakers have agreed to overhaul the EU’s visa suspension mechanism in a move that could see Israeli citizens lose their right to travel freely across Europe without visas.
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement Tuesday to expand grounds for suspending visa-free travel to include breaches of international human rights or humanitarian law, and non-compliance with international court decisions.
Under the new provisions, European Commission officials can impose a one-year suspension through an implementing act that only needs approval from member states and can be blocked by a qualified majority.