French MP Mathilde Panot is actively campaigning for France to recognize the State of Palestine within the United Nations, a stance already adopted by 139 other countries. Panot, the MP for Val-de-Marne and president of the Nupes group in the National Assembly, was interviewed on Public Senate on Tuesday, March 5th, 2025, where she was questioned about her ability to locate Palestine on a map. During the interview on Public Senate on Tuesday, March 5th, Panot appeared unable to answer a question about placing Palestine on a map, an incident that reportedly caused her embarrassment. Her campaign focuses on advocating for France to join the majority of UN member states in recognizing Palestinian statehood. Panot's advocacy for the recognition of Palestine aligns with a broader international movement, with 139 countries already having officially recognized the state. The interview on Public Senate on Tuesday, March 5th, highlighted a specific moment where her geographical knowledge was tested in relation to her political position.
