From reading this article and following the EU and Israel for many years, I am getting the very strong impression that the EU wants to replace the US in dealing with Israel. This movement by the EU may coincide with its economic collapse.
"Other issues the document deals with include the lack of progress in the peace process, the continued occupation of the territories, Israel's definition of itself as Jewish and democratic, and the influence of the Israeli Arab population."
 
 
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http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/secret-eu-paper-aims-to-tackle-israel-s-treatment-of-arab-minority-1.401678