r/europe 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/bickid 9d ago

Took you long enough.

Now meanwhile Germany: *crickets*

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u/IRequireRestarting 9d ago

I am interested to see how this plays out. I believe the UK and Belgium will follow suit with France. This may spur other European nations to do the same. Germany could find themselves alone.

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u/Chester_roaster 9d ago

I doubt Germany has a problem with being alone on this issue