Slovenian legislature endorses acknowledgment of Palestinian nation-state.
Recently, the Slovenian parliament rejected a request from the conservative SDS party for a referendum on recognizing a Palestinian state. The governing coalition, being center-left, defied the opposition's proposal to delay the decision. Instead, they proceeded to vote and approve the recognition of Palestine as a country. The vote overturned the previous stance by the former Prime Minister Janez Jansa's party.
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The Slovenian Parliament's decision to endorse a Palestinian nation-state garnered attention worldwide. Slovenia's recognition of Palestine as a country marked a significant shift from its previous stance, set by the former Prime Minister Janez Jansa's party. Ireland and Norway, both supporters of Palestinian rights, praised Slovenia for its recognition. The Spanish government expressed hope that more European countries would follow Slovenia's lead in recognizing a Palestinian state. The Slovenian move sparked discussions in the Slovenian-speaking community in Ireland about the impact of this recognition on their relations with Palestine.
