Politics
Since the Popular Party (PP) secured an absolute majority in the Senate following the 2023 general elections, under the leadership of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the party has successfully passed 22 laws, most of which received support from government partners. However, the majority of......
Spain reiterated on Thursday its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most credible and realistic framework for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Following a meeting in Madrid with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation......
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......
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......
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,......
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......
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......
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.......
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......
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......
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......
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,......
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.......
