Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognise Palestinian state

Parliament on Tuesday voted 52 for, with no one against, recognition in the 90-seat parliament.

Slovenia’s government endorsed a motion last week to recognise a Palestinian state, and had sent the proposal to parliament for final approval, which was needed for the decision to take effect.

Slovenia recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European countries.

Slovenia’s government endorsed a motion last week to recognise a Palestinian state, and had sent the proposal to parliament for final approval, which was needed for the decision to take effect.