Historical Events tagged with "stefan lofven"

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Politics & Government

Sweden officially recognizes the State of Palestine

October 30th, 2014 10 years ago

Sweden became the first European Union member state to officially recognize the State of Palestine. This landmark decision was made by the Swedish government, led by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, and aimed to contribute to a viable two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The recognition was met with supportive reactions from Palestinian leaders, while Israel expressed disapproval. The Swedish Parliament had previously urged the government to recognize Palestine, showcasing strong public and political support for the recognition within Sweden itself.

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