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Bourita's official visit to Madrid to strengthen diplomatic ties

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is scheduled to arrive in Madrid on Thursday for an official visit aimed at deepening ties with his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares. The visit is part of a broader European diplomatic tour focused on securing further backing for Morocco's autonomy......

Junts’ ultimatum amid trade tensions and uncertain meeting between Sánchez and Puigdemont

The trade war initiated by Donald Trump has shifted focus from domestic disputes, at least for now. After weeks of reduced tension between Junts and the Spanish government, Carles Puigdemont's party has issued a new ultimatum: if Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez does not fulfill his commitments......

U.S. urges Spain to increase defense spending within NATO during Carlos Cuerpo’s visit

During a meeting with Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the need for Spain to boost its defense spending within the context of NATO. Bessent highlighted the importance of higher defense expenditure from Spain and other NATO members. Additionally,......

Spain strengthens bilateral ties with the US amid tariff crisis

In the wake of the tariff crisis initiated by Donald Trump, the Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has been strengthening its bilateral relations with key global powers. Over the past two weeks, Spain has engaged with China and the United States to fortify these ties. Last week, Sánchez......

Zapatero's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan highlights regional dynamics

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has expressed strong support for Morocco's autonomy proposal for Sahara in his latest book, La solución pacífica (The Peaceful Solution). In this geopolitical analysis, he draws comparisons between the plan and......

The roller coaster of government and opposition during tariff week: From good will to distrust

Within a week, both the Government and the opposition shifted from aligning on how to respond to the trade war sparked by Donald Trump to showcasing clear differences. While both sides broadly agree on the issue, as usual in their political relationship, the manner of negotiations has taken center stage.......

UN urged to revoke Polisario's recognition as Sahrawi representative

In a bold policy analysis, American Enterprise Institute scholar Michael Rubin has called on the United Nations to discontinue its recognition of the Polisario Front as the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people. Describing the group as a “vestige of the Cold War,” Rubin's remarks......

Sánchez stresses Spain’s positive foreign policy in China, advocating for balanced relations

Spain's foreign policy is aimed at fostering positive relationships, rather than opposing any nation, stated Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his visit to China, marking the conclusion of his tour through Asia. In his address from the Spanish Embassy in Beijing, Sánchez emphasized......

Sánchez's strategy to counter Trump’s tariffs by expanding markets in China and Vietnam

In response to the recent tariff hike announced by Donald Trump, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to visit China and Vietnam, two nations significantly impacted by U.S. trade measures. The announcement of a 10% universal tariff and a 20% specific tariff on European Union products has......

Spain's Meteorological Agency Recognizes Morocco's Full Territorial Map

The official meteorological agency of Spain, AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología), has recently published weather maps that prominently feature the entirety of Morocco’s territory, including the contested provinces of Sahara. This move, while not unprecedented for a Spanish institution,......

Ayuso criticizes Trump's tariffs as a mistake leading to poverty

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, strongly opposed the tariffs imposed by the United States under Donald Trump’s administration. She described these measures as a “huge mistake” that would lead to increased poverty and hoped that this trend would soon end.......

UK Parliament seriously considers recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Moroccan Sahara

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, confirmed ongoing discussions between the United Kingdom and Morocco regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue. This statement was made during a parliamentary session on April 1, 2025, after Conservative MP and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Andrew Mitchell,......

Morocco participates in international forum on the future of the Mediterranean

Morocco is participating in an international forum on the future of the Mediterranean, which is being held in Granada from April 2 to 4. The forum, organized under the rotating Spanish presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, focuses on key topics such as migration movements,......