(4 Jun 2024)
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Ljubljana, Slovenia – 4 June 2024
1. Various of Robert Golob, Prime Minister of Slovenia, speaking before the parliament
2. Members of parliament applauding after voting
3. SOUNDBITE (Slovenian) Matej Tasner Vakovec, Member of the National Assembly:
"It is important that the Slovenian state has recognized the Palestinian state. It is not just a political gesture, it is much more than that, we as a state are proving that we are not afraid. Despite big players, we can be on the right side of history."
4. Palestinian flag raised
STORYLINE:
Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European countries.
"It is important that the Slovenian state has recognized the Palestinian state. It is not just a political gesture, it is much more than that, we as a state are proving that we are not afraid. Despite big players, we can be on the right side of history.", said Matej Tasner Vakovec, member of Slovenia’s national assembly.
Slovenia’s government endorsed a motion last week to recognize a Palestinian state, and had sent the proposal to parliament for final approval, which was needed for the decision to take effect.
Parliament on Tuesday voted 52 for with no one against recognition in the 90-seat parliament. The remaining lawmakers were not present for the vote.
Slovenia’s decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a state of Palestinian, which was condemned by Israel. Previously only seven members of the 27-nation EU officially recognized a Palestinian state. Five of them are former East bloc countries that announced recognition in 1988, as did Cyprus, before joining the EU. Sweden’s recognition came in 2014.
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