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full screen Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob. Archive image. Photo: Darko Vojinovic/AP/TT
The government of Slovenia has approved a proposal to recognize a Palestinian state, announced Prime Minister Robert Golob.
The proposal has now been forwarded to the country’s parliament, which could meet as early as next week.
Approval in parliament is necessary for the proposal to take effect – but the ruling Liberal coalition has a comfortable majority in the 90-member assembly, making the vote largely a formality.
The Slovenian government’s announcement comes just days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a Palestinian state, a decision condemned by Israel.