French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France could officially recognize the State of Palestine in June 2025. This recognition may occur during a United Nations conference in New York, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, aiming to push forward a mutual recognition process between Palestine and multiple nations.
France Signals Shift Toward Palestinian Recognition
On April 9, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France may recognize the State of Palestine within the next few months. His statement was made during an interview with France 5 television following a visit to Egypt.
“We must move toward recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,” Macron stated.
This marks one of the most concrete signals from France in years regarding formal Palestinian statehood recognition.
Upcoming UN Conference in June 2025
Macron’s announcement centers on an upcoming United Nations conference in June 2025. The event, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, is expected to provide a platform for several countries to make a joint declaration recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state.
Macron emphasized that the goal of the conference is to “finalize this movement of mutual recognition,” reinforcing France’s intent to take a leading diplomatic role in the Middle East peace process.
France’s Broader Diplomatic Efforts
Macron’s statement comes amid renewed French involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Earlier this week, he met with leaders in Egypt and other Arab countries to discuss post-war reconstruction in Gaza and potential governance solutions.
France, alongside Egypt and Jordan, has already called for the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza after the ongoing war, excluding any political role for Hamas in the future structure.
Regional and Global Context
The move aligns with growing international support for a two-state solution, particularly after recent escalations in the Gaza conflict. Macron’s approach reflects a desire to reinvigorate diplomatic momentum through multilateral cooperation.
While the recognition would be largely symbolic, it could influence broader European policy and potentially create political pressure for more countries to follow suit.
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