France to Recognise Palestinian State at UN in September

On 24th July 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, making it the first major Western nation to take this step.

Key Points

Official Announcement: France President confirmed the decision in a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, committing to a “just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
UN General Assembly Platform: Macron will make the recognition official during his address at the UNGA in September.
Geopolitical Shift: France’s recognition aims to revive the two-state solution and influence other hesitant Western countries.
Diplomatic Resistance: Allies like the UK and Canada have shown reluctance, while Israel has warned of strained ties and potential annexation.
Postponed Conference: A planned France–Saudi Arabia-led peace conference was rescheduled due to regional tensions; now set as a ministerial meeting on July 28–29, followed by a UNGA-level event in September.