Macron dithers over French recognition of Palestinian state
Some in the French president's entourage are urging him to formally recognise Palestine as a state. As for Emmanuel Macron himself, he continues to consult and reflect on the issue, insisting that he is looking for the right moment for France to take this symbolic step. As Ilyes Ramdani and Rachida El Azzouzi report, his stance is similar to that adopted by President François Hollande ten years ago.
FilesFiles on the issue have probably been gathering dust in the drawers of government advisers. However, three decades of diplomatic notes, cryptic statements, and secret negotiations have not yet brought the matter to a close: France still does not recognize Palestine as a state. In the Élysée, the question has resurfaced once more because of the current tragic events in the region. Could this now finally be the moment to make the move?
