German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed the decision regarding the EU proposals to sanction Israel.

Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, has decided to postpone the presentation of a common position of his coalition on the EU proposals to sanction Israel, citing recent developments, including a provisional agreement between the USA and Israel. His coalition, made up of conservatives and social democrats, is facing divergences, with the SPD supporting the sanctions, while the conservatives oppose them. Germany's decision is essential for the adoption of the proposed sanctions, which require a qualified majority in the EU.