The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is internally developing a proposal regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, with a swift release anticipated, according to reports citing party sources.
This initiative follows a recent SPD party conference decision that stipulated recognition shouldn’t necessarily be the final step in a two-state solution process. Adis Ahmetovic, the SPD parliamentary group’s foreign policy spokesperson, acknowledged the rationale behind recent announcements of potential Palestinian state recognition by France, Great Britain and Canada, describing them as “a logical next step in their foreign policy.
The party intends to build upon the resolutions passed at the conference. Work is underway to outline the legal framework necessary for establishing a Palestinian state, specifically addressing key aspects such as sovereignty, territory and the Palestinian population. Simultaneously, the SPD envisions that a potential recognition could pave the way for renewed negotiations aimed at achieving a two-state solution.
The SPD emphasizes that any German recognition of a Palestinian state should explicitly serve the objective of establishing two states and prevent any single actor from being positioned to obstruct the two-state solution. This framework prioritizes a constructive approach intended to facilitate progress towards a lasting resolution.