Sharjah24 – WAM: The European Union on Thursday welcomed a vote by Libya's parliament to approve a unity government.
"This is a significant breakthrough that creates the conditions to reunify institutions in Libya and lead the country towards national elections on 24 December," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, said in a statement on behalf of the 27 member states. "We call on all Libyan stakeholders to ensure a timely and seamless transfer of power to the Government of National Unity," he added, warning that the EU could sanction foreign or domestic "spoilers" who undermine peace efforts.