Greek parliament to recognise Palestine amid opposition concerns

Greece's parliament was scheduled to vote on 22 December 2015 to recognise Palestine as an independent state. Lef-wing Syriza party is in favour of the recognition, triggering nervous reactions among centre-right opposition parties.

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ESO: Background information: European Parliament resolution on recognition of Palestine statehood http://www.europeansources.info/record/five-reasons-to-recognise-a-palestinian-state-european-parliament-resolution-on-recognition-of-palestine-statehood/

Greek Reporter, 10.12.15: Greek Parliament to Recognize State of Palestine http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/12/10/greek-parliament-to-recognize-state-of-palestine/

Kathimerini, 26.11.15: Abbas due to visit Athens next month http://www.ekathimerini.com/203830/article/ekathimerini/news/abbas-due-to-visit-athens-next-month

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