Why is Germany not recognising a Palestinian state? At least 39 countries, including Germany and the United States, do not recognise Palestine as a state. AdvertisementAside from recognising a Palestinian state, German leaders appear to be taking a similar line with other European countries. "We can very well understand the announcements by France, Great Britain, and Canada to recognise Palestine," Ahmetovic recently told Focus. AdvertisementIt appears that a growing number of the German public also want to see a Palestine state recognised.