The Council rejected the motion by 131 votes to 61 with two abstentions. Zurich SP National Councillor Fabian Molina had previously called for the recognition of Palestine. He argued that a two-state solution would improve the conditions for a new peace process.
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, noted that official Switzerland continues to support a two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine could coexist side by side within recognized borders. However, the Federal Council considers that the time is right only when there is a package solution and the fact that Palestine is recognized as a state is part of a peace process with prospects for the population.
Ah yes, but being among the first countries to violate UN resolutions and recognise Kosovo. That’s just a shame and a baffling display of double standards.
GingerPrince72 on
Shameful but unsurprising.
HispidaAtheris on
Good. At least some governments in EU are able to remain rational and fair.
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The Council rejected the motion by 131 votes to 61 with two abstentions. Zurich SP National Councillor Fabian Molina had previously called for the recognition of Palestine. He argued that a two-state solution would improve the conditions for a new peace process.
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, noted that official Switzerland continues to support a two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine could coexist side by side within recognized borders. However, the Federal Council considers that the time is right only when there is a package solution and the fact that Palestine is recognized as a state is part of a peace process with prospects for the population.
https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/sommersession-2024-veto-zu-palaestina-anerkennung-weniger-geld-fuer-alv
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Ah yes, but being among the first countries to violate UN resolutions and recognise Kosovo. That’s just a shame and a baffling display of double standards.
Shameful but unsurprising.
Good. At least some governments in EU are able to remain rational and fair.
Shameful for Switzerland.