Confavreux said France wants the Houthis to halt attacks and provocations, particularly those directed at Saudi territory.
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux made the comments at a Friday news conference in response to a question about whether Paris backed the proposed EU designation. The report did not say whether France backed the proposed designation.
Reuters reported Thursday that Saudi Arabia was pressing the EU to designate the Houthis, while six European officials said the move could undermine prospects for a future peace process.
