Politics
The Spanish government has rejected any accusations implicating Morocco in the massive arrival of migrants recorded in Ceuta on July 30 and 31. Before the Joint Commission of Congress and the Senate dedicated to national security, the Spanish Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the......
Moroccan authorities believe that the recent events recorded at the crossing points leading to Ceuta and Melilla are the result of a combination of converging factors rather than a spontaneous phenomenon. In a public statement, the Interior Ministry emphasizes that the exploitation of social networks,......
France has reaffirmed its support for Spain in managing the migration crisis affecting the enclave of Ceuta, while praising the cooperation established with Morocco. In a message posted on social media platform X, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he had exchanged views with the Spanish......
The Spanish government has firmly dismissed allegations of conflict with Morocco, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations despite occasional disagreements. Officials criticized the far-right party Vox for perpetuating what they described as a “false narrative” of tensions......
Nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping the far-right’s perspectives on Morocco, yet the sentiment diverges sharply between France and Spain. Nationalist, populist, and identitarian movements in both countries view Morocco through contrasting historical and geopolitical lenses. The French......
Spanish MEP Irene Montero has sparked controversy in the European Parliament by condemning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement as “illegal,” accusing the EU of financing Morocco’s “occupation” of Sahara. Her remarks contrast with growing international support for Morocco’s......
A new military report has reignited the debate in Spain over the future of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The study, authored by Spanish army commander Emilio José Arias Otero for the Center for National Defense Studies (Ceseden), warns that Morocco is stepping up pressure on......
Spain has significantly increased its military presence in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, deploying additional troops under the framework of "Operation Presence – Surveillance and Deterrence." The move coincides with mounting calls in Morocco to reclaim the territories through legal......
Algeria’s state television has once again fabricated a sensational narrative, this time alleging drug trafficking through a secret tunnel purportedly connecting Morocco to the Bab El Assa border in Tlemcen province. This dramatic report, reminiscent of a cinematic thriller, claims that these drugs......
José Manuel Albares, the minister of foreign affairs, european union and cooperation, addressed the foreign affairs committee in the congress of deputies on May 5, 2025, in Madrid. This appearance, delayed by a week due to a widespread blackout, was intended to discuss the new foreign action plan......
Carlos Mazón, the president of the Generalitat, announced on Monday that his government has reached an agreement with Vox to approve the 2025 budgets for the Valencian Community. These budgets have been referred to by Mazón as those for "reconstruction," in light of the consequences......
In a strategic diplomatic move, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has ordered the cancellation of military ceremonies intended to commemorate the centenary of the 1925 Alhucemas Landing. This decision underscores Spain's commitment to preserving its diplomatic relations with Morocco. Initial......
The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, and Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, have firmly dismissed recent media claims suggesting a potential Moroccan “Green March” targeting the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Both officials categorically rejected these speculations,......
