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What countries recognize Palestinian statehood

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Several EU countries, including Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain, and Ireland, recognize Palestinian statehood. France plans to join them, becoming the first G7 country to do so. Canada supports a two-state solution but has not recognized Palestine.

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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

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  • France plans to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly. 14s
  • France will be the first G7 country to recognise Palestine. 20s
  • Ten EU countries, including Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain, and Ireland, have already recognised Palestine. 33s
  • Sweden was the first EU member to recognise Palestine while in the EU, in 2014. 59s
  • France's decision has been condemned by Israel and criticised by the US. 1m 22s
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, and Romania recognized Palestine in 1988, before joining the EU.

Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

Slovakia recognized Palestine in 1993 after the split of Czechoslovakia.

Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

Sweden became the first EU member state to recognize Palestine in 2014.

Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

Spain and Ireland recognized Palestine as a state on May 28, 2024.

Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?
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Which EU countries recognize Palestine amid France's decision?

France will recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September, becoming the first G7 country to do so.

Israel condemns move to recognize Palestinian state
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Israel condemns move to recognize Palestinian state

Canada supports a two-state solution but has stopped short of recognizing a Palestinian state.

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