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EU & foreign policy
EU & foreign policy

Sweden should formally recognise Palestine as a state.

Of the 8 Riksdag parties, 3 broadly agree and 1 broadly disagree.

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Socialdemokraterna Socialdemokraterna
Strongly agree
För oss socialdemokrater är det självklart att Sverige ska ta en aktiv roll i Mellanöstern. Sverige har erkänt staten Palestina.

Quote in Swedish, from the party’s programme

Socialdemokraterna on EU
Arguments

Common arguments on each side, written without party attribution.

For
  • Sweden recognised Palestine in 2014; reaffirming the position aligns with international law principles on self-determination.
  • A formal Swedish position contributes to the broader European momentum toward two-state solutions.
  • Recognition does not preclude further diplomatic conditions and remains compatible with peace negotiations.
Against
  • Recognition without a peace agreement may weaken incentives for the parties to negotiate compromise.
  • Symbolic positions from small states have limited effect on the underlying conflict.
  • The current security situation makes recognition unlikely to advance peace and may complicate Swedish relations in the region.
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Edition 02 · Riksdag 2026
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