The French president stated that at a UN conference in June, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, several countries could finalize a joint move toward mutual recognition of a Palestinian state.
Interesting how France suddenly switched to a much more normal and acceptable stance on Palestine (including the statements in Egypt against a proposed ethnic cleansing), wonder what the catalyst was.
Also curious if Germany manages to keep their „saying Palestinians are humans equals antisemitism“ thing going, with even France moving closer to Spain, Ireland and Swedens standpoint. But I have little hope with Merz.
Regarding the new chancellors name: “t” stands for “totally not a blackrock millionair screwing everyone for the benefit of his class”. So his name is, in fact, Merz.
Maybe he wants to court the left block because of the three part hung parliament they’re in right now so he can get more defense spending and Ukraine support passed since the u.s. is backing off Europe.
Maybe he’s trying to fill in the power vacuum in the middle east after the u.s. lost all its soft power supporting this war.
Maybe he’s tired of the houthis attacking shipping and hoping to get a French pass if they recognize palestine.
Maybe he’s just a good guy and is just disgusted by genocide.
Interesting how France suddenly switched to a much more normal and acceptable stance on Palestine (including the statements in Egypt against a proposed ethnic cleansing), wonder what the catalyst was.
Also curious if Germany manages to keep their „saying Palestinians are humans equals antisemitism“ thing going, with even France moving closer to Spain, Ireland and Swedens standpoint. But I have little hope with Merz.
Most of Europe is on board with the genocide to keep America friendly. Trump has not been doing that relationship any favors.
Regarding the new chancellors name: “t” stands for “totally not a blackrock millionair screwing everyone for the benefit of his class”. So his name is, in fact, Merz.
Maybe he wants to court the left block because of the three part hung parliament they’re in right now so he can get more defense spending and Ukraine support passed since the u.s. is backing off Europe.
Maybe he’s trying to fill in the power vacuum in the middle east after the u.s. lost all its soft power supporting this war.
Maybe he’s tired of the houthis attacking shipping and hoping to get a French pass if they recognize palestine.
Maybe he’s just a good guy and is just disgusted by genocide.
this is certainly the most unlikely scenario on your list