Spain Initiates EU-Wide Discussion on Recognition of Palestine. Spain will officially propose that the European Union adopt a collective position on the recognition of Palestine. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares made this proposal ahead of the upcoming EU Council meeting.
The Spanish authorities intend to bring the issue of recognizing Palestine as an independent state to the EU's agenda. At the upcoming EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Minister José Manuel Albares plans to formally call on his counterparts for a united European stance on this matter.
Earlier this year, Spain took a significant step forward by recognizing Palestine at the state level. Now Madrid aims to persuade its EU partners to follow this example and develop a common position that could influence the international agenda. According to Spanish diplomats, a collective EU decision would strengthen the bloc's influence in the Middle East and demonstrate its commitment to the two-state solution.
In recent weeks, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, and Andorra have joined the countries supporting Palestine's recognition. Additionally, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Portugal have also officially declared their support. All these countries emphasize that the creation of two independent states is seen as key to lasting peace and security for the peoples of the region.
Spain, as the initiator of the discussion, expects that a unified EU stance will send an important message to the international community. Madrid believes that only coordinated action by European countries can influence the further development of the situation and bring a resolution to the conflict closer.
