EU Backs Argentina Over Falkland Islands

In a declaration on Tuesday, the European Union referred to the United Kingdom-owned Falkland Islands by its Argentine name: Isles Malvinas.

The document was released following a two-day summit in Brussels between the EU and Latin America and Caribbean (celac) leaders. It stated:

Regarding the question of sovereignty over the Islas Malvinas/Falkland Islands, the European Union took note of celac’s historical position based on the importance of dialogue and respect for international law in the peaceful solution of disputes.

After Argentina hailed the declaration as a “diplomatic triumph,” the UK asked the EU to clarify its apparent endorsement of Argentina’s claim to the islands. The request was refused. An EU official argued that a statement could not be made on behalf of the 27 member states and celac countries who agreed to the wording.

This is the first time the EU has officially recognized Argentina’s claim to the islands in a joint declaration.

Disputed territory: The UK has continuously inhabited and ruled the archipelago since 1833, but its first landing there was in 1690. Argentina proclaimed sovereignty over the islands in 1820.

Tensions climaxed in 1982 when Argentina executed a full-scale invasion of the islands. The conflict lasted for several months, killing 255 British and roughly 650 Argentine servicemen. The Argentinians eventually surrendered. Britain has ruled the islands ever since.

British backlash: Tory member of Parliament James Sunderland, who served in the Falklands War, said of the EU’s statement:

This is outrageous. The UK has exercised de facto sovereignty over the Falkland Islands since 1833 and went to their defense in 1982. The good people of the Falklands have also overwhelmingly voted to remain British. The EU would be wise to respect British sovereignty, rather than waste its time with tokenism.

In a 2013 referendum, 99.8 percent of voters in the Falkland Islands wanted to remain a British Overseas Territory. Of 1,516 people, only 3 voted no. Falkland Islanders want to stay British. The UK wants Falkland Islanders to stay British. Bible prophecy says they won’t.

Losing sea gates: The British will lose the Falkland Islands. This is something the Trumpet has been heralding for decades. The Bible foretold that modern-day Israel (primarily the United States and Britain—request a free copy of The United States and Britain in Prophecy for proof) would control the “gates” of their enemies (Genesis 22:17; 24:60), referring to strategic passageways, as part of God’s promises to bless Abraham’s seed. It also foretold they would lose these sea gates because of disobedience (Leviticus 26:19).

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