Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognise Palestinian state after parliamentary vote

Slovenia parliament approves recognition of Palestine

The Slovenian parliament recognized Tuesday the sovereignty of Palestine, withstanding the government’s largest opposition party’s proposal for a referendum. The move follows the approval of a motion to recognize the Palestinian state by the government of Slovenia. The legislative body expressed optimism that this action would contribute to reducing the violence in Gaza. Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon stated: Today is a historic day! Th…

A few days after Spain, Ireland and Norway, another European country, Slovenia, has recognized Palestine as a state. The decision was preceded by a dispute between government and opposition.

Slovenian parliament approves the second reading of the law on the recognition of an independent Palestine state, and returns it to the government with a request to organize a referendum.

The government in Lubljana sees the recognition of Palestine as a sign of hope and peace and pleads for the two-state solution. more...

Slovenia recognizes Palestinian statehood

“We are sending hope to the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza,” said PM Robert Golob.

On Tuesday 4 June, the Slovenian Parliament voted a decree recognizing the State of Palestine with 52 votes out of 90 seats, despite the opposition's boycott.