Slovenia
How Slovenia Recognised Palestine
Government records trace the process from its opening in May 2024 to diplomatic relations in June.
Slovenia’s government began its recognition procedure on May 9, 2024. Slovenia formally recognised the State of Palestine on June 4. On June 5, Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon delivered a diplomatic note to Palestinian ambassador Salah Abdel-Shafi in Ljubljana, marking the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The dates distinguish three stages: opening the procedure, recognition and delivery of the diplomatic note. The government’s retrospective account sets out its public rationale. Establishing how particular advocacy efforts shaped the decision would require records of consultations with policymakers.