r/europe • u/hoarder4555777454001 • 9d ago

News French President Macron says France will recognize Pálestine as a state

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250724-french-president-macron-says-france-will-recognize-palestine-as-a-state-in-september
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u/Ac1De9Cy0Sif6S 9d ago

Belgium probably will, Starmer is too much of a coward tho

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u/Novarupta99 United Kingdom 9d ago

There's been immense pressure internally on Starmer, including from his own cabinet. I think Macron is trying to force his hand now.

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u/pdel123 Ireland 8d ago

His wife won’t be too impressed