The Slovenian government has imposed a ban on all weapons trade with Israel as the first EU country to do so, a move that signals its willingness to t

Slovenia bans weapons trade with Israel in EU first

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2025-08-01 20:00:08

The Slovenian government has imposed a ban on all weapons trade with Israel as the first EU country to do so, a move that signals its willingness to take unilateral measures in the absence of EU action.

The government decree adopted on 31 July prohibits all imports and exports of weapons to and from Israel, as well as transit of Israel-bound weapons through Slovenia's territory.

"Slovenia has become the first European country to ban the imports, exports and transit of weapons to and from Israel," Prime Minister Robert Golob said.

The decision is part of Slovenia's efforts to step up pressure on Israel. Golob has said on multiple occasions that Slovenia would act unilaterally in the absence of concerted EU action.

"The result thereof is shameful: people in Gaza are dying because they are systematically denied humanitarian aid. They are dying under rubble, without access to drinking water, food and basic healthcare."

"In such circumstances it is the duty of every responsible country to act, even if that means taking a step before others do," a government press release reads.

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