And like the Supreme Court's decision to hear the Green Movement's case, Weinstein's decision not to defend Galant's appointment was a direct assault at the foundation of Israel's democratic system.

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Proceeding along such a path is only possible with a more democratic system by which the European executive is appointed either through direct election or election by a more robust European Parliament.

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