Greek opposition parties push government to recognize Palestine
Most Greek parliamentary parties are urging the New Democracy (ND) government to recognize Palestine, following the recent endorsements by Spain, Ireland and Norway for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.
SYRIZA, PASOK, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), Course for Freedom and the New Left have all expressed support for Palestinian statehood. They argue that Greece should align with international efforts for a just resolution in the region.
SYRIZA called for active diplomacy and reiterated the party’s support for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital. PASOK emphasized that establishing a Palestinian state is the only solution, aligning with long-standing UN decisions.
KKE has formally pressured the government through a parliamentary inquiry led by Secretary General Dimitris Koutsoumbas. Course for Freedom’s leader, Zoe Konstantopoulou, demanded clarity from the government, citing the actions of other European nations. The New Left urged Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to act on the 2015 parliamentary resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood within the 1967 borders.
This stance comes amid ongoing violence in Gaza, which has led to significant casualties and destruction. Palestine is already recognized by eight European countries, including Bulgaria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden and Cyprus.
