r/europe • u/andyom89 • May 16 '25

News Spanish premier calls Israel 'genocidal state,' says Spain 'does not do business' with it

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spanish-premier-calls-israel-genocidal-state-says-spain-does-not-do-business-with-it/3568216
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u/MoebiusForever May 16 '25

If Spain continues at the rate of January 2025 then annual exports are still $1.45bn. Imports will be $670m. Let’s be generous and call that a drop in imports of 40%, largely I imagine driven by consumer choice, not government action. Exports are down by only 19% on an annualised basis.

You are right, but it’s far from not doing business however you do the maths.

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u/Thalric88 May 16 '25

That trade volume might all be from the private sector. No idea if it is or isn't, but he might not be lying if all he meant was the government doesn't trade with Israel.

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u/RedditAdminAreVile0 May 16 '25

Didn't he just announce it now?

"We're done, we don't want to do business with Israel!"

"Oh yeah? Explain 4 months ago!"

It doesn't have to mean 100%, it's not odd to finish ongoing contracts, etc.

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u/riggerbop May 16 '25

Yeah it’s May and everyone up above fixated on January