Politics
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Spain and Italy after Madrid warned it could introduce retaliatory measures if Rome maintains temporary border controls affecting Spanish citizens under the Schengen free movement framework. The warning follows Italy's decision to suspend aspects of the Schengen......
A recent surge in irregular migration toward the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has renewed attention on Morocco's strategic role in managing migration flows along the European Union's southern border. The situation has prompted European officials to emphasize the importance of close cooperation with......
Morocco has significantly strengthened its position as one of Spain’s most important strategic partners, according to a recent analysis by the Financial Times. The report highlights the growing importance of cooperation between Rabat and Madrid in areas such as migration management, security, economic......
France has adopted a different approach from several European Union member states regarding the recent migration situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, emphasizing that closer cooperation with Morocco offers the most effective response to the challenge. French authorities argue that practical collaboration......
The European Union has commended the cooperation between Morocco and Spain in managing migration challenges around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, describing their coordination as an effective example of cross-border collaboration. At the same time, EU officials have reiterated the need to strengthen the......
A recent report accompanying a U.S. House of Representatives appropriations bill has renewed attention to the long-standing dispute over the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla. According to the document, the report discusses Morocco’s position regarding the two territories and encourages......
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......
On the occasion of Throne Day, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, highlights the trajectory followed by Morocco under the reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. For the former head of Spanish diplomacy, the economic, social, and institutional......
Morocco's HM King Mohammed VI has sent his congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain following Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the national team's achievement and highlighting the strong sporting ties between the two neighboring countries. In a message addressed......
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for Catalan independence supporters does not violate European Union law, delivering a major legal victory for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government. In a statement issued on Thursday, the......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to travel to Algeria on July 20 for an official visit aimed at reinforcing the gradual normalization of relations between Madrid and Algiers after several years of diplomatic tensions. The visit will mark Sánchez’s first official......
Spain’s citizenship program for descendants of Spaniards forced into exile has become the center of an intensifying political dispute, with opposition parties alleging that the measure could influence future elections, while the government firmly rejects claims of electoral manipulation. According......
