Slovenia’s parliament defied opposition motion and passed a decree recognizing a Palestinian state with 52 out of 90 members voting in favor. The move aligns with recent European nations recognizing Palestine in response to the Gaza war. The decree, proposed by Slovenia’s government, aims to end the conflict in Gaza promptly.
The conservative opposition filed for an advisory referendum to delay the vote, arguing that now is not the right time for recognizing Palestine. However, the motion was rejected during Tuesday’s session, with the parliamentary speaker stating that the 30-day deadline for disputed bills does not apply to decrees like this one.
Spain, Ireland, and Norway also recently recognized Palestine, bringing the total to 145 out of 193 UN member states. Slovenia’s decree recognizes Palestine within 1967 UN resolution territories or any future peace agreement. The move shows Slovenia’s commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution in the region.