Key Facts
• September 2025: France, UK, and others plan to recognize Palestine as a state.
• German Chancellor Merz opposes, citing unmet criteria for state recognition.
• G7 nations, including Canada and Australia, support the recognition at the UN General Assembly.
• Merz emphasizes the “two-state solution” as the only path to lasting peace.
• Germany maintains consistent support for Israel due to historical responsibility.
• Merz: “We will not participate; criteria for recognition are not met.”
Summary
At the upcoming September 2025 UN General Assembly, several G7 nations, including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, intend to recognize Palestine as a state. However, German Chancellor Olaf Merz has announced that Germany will not support this move, stating that Palestine does not meet the necessary criteria for state recognition. Merz reiterated Germany’s commitment to the “two-state solution” as the only viable path to long-term peace between Israel and Palestine. Germany’s stance aligns with its historical responsibility to support Israel, maintaining a cautious approach toward Palestinian statehood.
