In May 2024 which was the first European country to recognise Palestine as an independent country?

The governments of Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced on 22 May 2024 that they would recognise the Palestinian state.

In a swift reaction, the Israeli government condemned the move, while the Palestinians welcomed it.

The official recognition by the three nations of an independent Palestinian state will take effect on 28 May 2024.

Among the three European Countries, Norway is the first to announce the recognition of the Palestinian State.

According to the Palestinian Authority, 142 out of the 193 member countries of the United Nations already recognise a state of Palestine.

Algeria was the first country in the world to recognise a two-state solution, the Palestinian state.