Spain follows Ireland, which also announced it would intervene in the case.

Of the 27 members of the EU, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian...

The call came less than a week after Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state.

The three countries say they hope their decision will spur other European Union countries to follow suit.

"She has become an important community activist, speaking out on behalf of those who are marginalised and, at times, struggle to have their voices hea...

Both bids ran unopposed but still needed official approval from European football's governing body, which they received at a meeting in Switzerland.