Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel announced before the parliamentary commission that Luxembourg intends to recognise Palestine as a state this September.

The Grand Duchy has expressed its support for a two-state solution. However, the final decision is expected to be made at the UN General Assembly in New York, which begins on 23 September. Further details are to be clarified there in coordination with other countries.

Luxembourg has long hesitated to recognise the State of Palestine, arguing it was waiting for the right moment.

Other countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Belgium, have already announced that they will recognise Palestine.