Finland’s president signals readiness to recognize Palestinian state – Middle East Monitor

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said Thursday he is prepared to approve the recognition of Palestine if the government submits an official proposal, Anadolu reports.

Under Finland’s Constitution, the president decides on the recognition of states based on the government’s proposal. Stubb told the Finnish news agency STT that the matter has reached a point where Finland must make a choice.

“We have been discussing this difficult question since the…