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Canada and France have announced their intentions to recognize Palestine as a state at the upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in September 2024. However, Germany, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has decided not to join this initiative.

The announcement was made during a joint press conference in Berlin, where the topic of discussion centered around the recognition of a Palestinian state. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed his country's plan to recognize Palestine in late July, a decision he reiterated during the meeting with Chancellor Merz.

Carney justified Canada's decision by citing the bleak prospects for a two-state solution, a peaceful coexistence strategy that Germany is also considering for Israelis and Palestinians. On the other hand, Merz stated that the conditions for state recognition are not fulfilled at present.

This decision by Germany remains unchanged despite the recent attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which resulted in 19 deaths and five journalists. The attack caused international attention and criticism, but it did not sway Germany's stance.

France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, also intends to recognize Palestine as a state at the UNGA. Unlike Canada and France, Germany will not participate in this recognition.

It is important to note that the recognition of the Palestinian state at the UNGA is scheduled for September 2024. The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is a member of the CDU party. The meeting between Merz and Carney marked a significant discussion point in the ongoing efforts towards a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.

Workers' safety from ionising radiation risks should be the focus of a proposed directive, as requested by the Commission.