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submitted 6 months ago by Linkerbaan@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

The Brussels City Council unanimously passed a motion on Monday evening to block public procurement of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with the MR and N-VA parties abstaining.

The PTB party, which backed the majority motion, had proposed a motion to sever both economic and political ties until Israel "complies with international law."

The council presented a more city-focused text, concerning its public procurement which incurs around €70 million in annual expenses for the capital’s central municipality.

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[-] Hyperreality@kbin.social 18 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

For those who are confused, this is the City of Brussels:

The City of Brussels ... is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the capital of the Flemish Region (from which it is separate) and Belgium ... As of 1 January 2023, the City of Brussels had a population of 194,291 inhabitants. The total area is 33.09 km2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Brussels

It's the bit in the middle of Brussels where you can buy waffles and admire a naked boy's urination skills.

[-] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)
[-] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 6 months ago

They're talking about the famous fountain.

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