Corsican Assembly Recognizes Palestinian State Amid Political Tensions
The Corsican Assembly has symbolically recognized Palestine, calling for a ceasefire and urging the French government to follow suit.
Key Points
- • The Corsican Assembly adopted a symbolic resolution recognizing the Palestinian state.
- • The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and condemns Israel's actions in Gaza.
- • Corsicans urge the French government to recognize Palestine and halt military support to Israel.
- • Macron had previously indicated a possible recognition of Palestine, which was postponed due to geopolitical tensions.
On June 29, 2025, the Assembly of Corsica passed a symbolic resolution officially recognizing the existence of the Palestinian state. This decision pushes for increased awareness surrounding the humanitarian situation in the region and calls for a political solution respecting both Israeli and Palestinian rights. The resolution articulates a strong condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza, which it describes as violations of international law, and urges an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, president of the Assembly, emphasized the humanitarian emergency and moral obligation to support Palestinian self-determination, stating, "The international community must recognize the urgent need for peace and stability in the Middle East."
While the Assembly's resolution holds symbolic weight and France as a nation has yet to formally recognize Palestine, it reflects growing discontent and calls for action from Corsican officials. They have urged French President Emmanuel Macron to not only acknowledge Palestine but also to suspend military support to Israel until compliance with international law is ensured. This initiative follows Macron's earlier hints at potentially recognizing Palestine at a UN conference, which have been postponed amid geopolitical tensions, especially concerning the Israeli-Iranian crisis. The Corsican Assembly's stance signals a notable shift in local political sentiment regarding France's foreign policy in the Middle East and highlights the region's evolving political landscape.