Palestine–European Union relations

Relations between the European Union (EU) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) were established in 1975 as part of the Euro-Arab Dialogue. The EU is a member of the Quartet and is the single largest donor of foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority.

Fifteen out of twenty-seven EU member states recognise the State of Palestine, or 55% of EU member states. In 2014, Sweden became the first country to recognise Palestine while being an EU member state. Cyprus had recognised Palestine prior to joining the EU, as did a number of Central European member states when they were allied with the Soviet Union in the Eastern Bloc. However, some of these states, particularly the Czech Republic and Hungary, have emerged as Israel's closest allies in Europe. On 28 May 2024, Norway, Ireland and Spain recognised the State of Palestine, the latter two being EU member states. On 4 June 2024, Slovenia recognised Palestine in an overwhelming vote, reflecting a common historical aspiration. On 21 September 2025, Portugal recognised Palestine through an announcement by Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel. France, Luxembourg and Malta recognised the State of Palestine during the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September 2025, while Belgium has announced that they will recognize provided certain conditions are met.