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.
unirorm on
Shameful for Switzerland.
Far_Point3621 on
Good! Terrorism shouldn’t be rewarded
RetroMr on
but which one? Jordanien, Gaza or Westjordan? Or all? Palästina is not a country, it’s a region. There is no Senate, no President, no Government. Why should we recognize Palestine? Please explain.
Yrminulf on
Anerkennen ist ein trennbares Verb. Erkennt nicht an wäre die korrekte Formulierung.
Mit der Sprache geht es abwärts.
fennecfoxxx123 on
Even if you would want to recognize it, now is not the time to do it. It will be perceived as rewarding their terrorism.
nomercy_ch on
Three shames, two goods. Let me add another „good“ to balance it
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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.
Good! Terrorism shouldn’t be rewarded
but which one? Jordanien, Gaza or Westjordan? Or all? Palästina is not a country, it’s a region. There is no Senate, no President, no Government. Why should we recognize Palestine? Please explain.
Anerkennen ist ein trennbares Verb. Erkennt nicht an wäre die korrekte Formulierung.
Mit der Sprache geht es abwärts.
Even if you would want to recognize it, now is not the time to do it. It will be perceived as rewarding their terrorism.
Three shames, two goods. Let me add another „good“ to balance it