We've all got different views on here about the Palestine crisis....let's see how the EU goes about spending our hard earned money dealing with it.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-eu-30516523

'MEPs back Palestinian statehood bid'

'If you are in Strasbourg for a European Parliament plenary session you are bound to run into a drinks reception at some point. This time, it was an event to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

There was singing, a live band and an opulent buffet (kosher of course). The vice-president of the parliament even lit the special festival candelabra.

But attention shifted to the thorny political question of Palestine on Wednesday.

The European Parliament voted to recognise Palestine as a state "in principle", by an overwhelming majority - 498 in favour and 88 against.'

Good to know foreign policy is being handled by such professionals. ....and not a Greggs Sausage Roll in sight

Pattaya wrote:
We've all got different views on here about the Palestine crisis....let's see how the EU goes about spending our hard earned money dealing with it.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-eu-30516523

'MEPs back Palestinian statehood bid'

'If you are in Strasbourg for a European Parliament plenary session you are bound to run into a drinks reception at some point. This time, it was an event to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

There was singing, a live band and an opulent buffet (kosher of course). The vice-president of the parliament even lit the special festival candelabra.

But attention shifted to the thorny political question of Palestine on Wednesday.

The European Parliament voted to recognise Palestine as a state "in principle", by an overwhelming majority - 498 in favour and 88 against.'

Good to know foreign policy is being handled by such professionals. ....and not a Greggs Sausage Roll in sight

Well at least we know who benefits from the EU the MEPS.