Correct Answer : Slovenia
Slovenia has become the latest European country to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, after the country’s parliament approved the move with a majority vote on Tuesday (4th June 2024).
The decision follows those of Spain, Ireland and Norway, who formally recognized Palestinian statehood in late May.
The growing momentum in Europe is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause, but could further strain relations with Israel.
Most of the world already recognizes Palestinian statehood. More than 140 out of 193 member states of the United Nations have made their recognition official. But only some nations in the 27-member European Union are among them.
The vote passed with 52 votes in favor and zero against, Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenija reported. The vote passed during an extraordinary parliament session after numerous procedural hurdles, according to the outlet.
Slovenia is the latest country to formally recognize a Palestinian state :
The decision follows Spain, Ireland and Norway, which formally recognized Palestinian statehood in May. They have joined more than
140 countries that have recognized a
Palestinian state since 1988. None of the
G7 countries — United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy or Japan — do.
