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EU parliament backs compromise resolution on Palestinian state
Source: Reuters
EU parliament backs compromise resolution on Palestinian state
BRUSSELS Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:04am EST
(Reuters) - The European Parliament adopted a resolution supporting Palestinian statehood in principle on Wednesday in a compromise motion that did not follow some European national legislatures in backing immediate recognition of a Palestinian state.
Following a deal among the main parties, the motion that was carried stated: "
The European Parliament) supports in principle recognition of Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution, and believes these should go hand in hand with the development of peace talks, which should be advanced."
Social Democrat, left-wing and Green members of the European Parliament had initially put forward motions for a symbolic vote on Wednesday to call on the EU's 28 members to recognize Palestine statehood now without conditions.
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BRUSSELS Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:04am EST
(Reuters) - The European Parliament adopted a resolution supporting Palestinian statehood in principle on Wednesday in a compromise motion that did not follow some European national legislatures in backing immediate recognition of a Palestinian state.
Following a deal among the main parties, the motion that was carried stated: "
The European Parliament) supports in principle recognition of Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution, and believes these should go hand in hand with the development of peace talks, which should be advanced."
Social Democrat, left-wing and Green members of the European Parliament had initially put forward motions for a symbolic vote on Wednesday to call on the EU's 28 members to recognize Palestine statehood now without conditions.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-israel-palestinians-eu-idUSKBN0JV18C20141217
