Belgium
Belgian Group Urges Support for Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan
Several Brussels personalities from various backgrounds have launched a committee to support the autonomy plan for the Sahara proposed by Morocco .
Topic
Sahara Autonomy
Spain
Spain Seeks Balance in Relations with Morocco and Algeria, Foreign Minister Says
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, expressed on Wednesday in Congress Spain’s desire to maintain "the best neighborly relations" with both Algeria and Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Parliament Summons PM Sanchez Over Morocco-Algeria Diplomatic Rift
At the initiative of the Popular Party (PP), supported by the other parliamentary groups in Congress, with the exception of the PSOE, Podemos and Bildu, President Pedro Sanchez will be summoned to explain the fallout from his new relationship with Morocco, after the change of position on the Sahara, and its consequences on Spain’s relations with Algeria.
Spain
US Influence Shapes Spain's Shift on Western Sahara Autonomy Plan
The decision of the Spanish government to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara would have been suggested by the United States, a historical and privileged partner of Morocco.
Spain
Algeria's President Criticizes Spanish PM Over Western Sahara Stance
Algeria has still not digested Spain’s decision to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, even though it assures that for the moment, it will continue to supply it with gas.
Spain
Spain Seeks to Reopen Dialogue with Polisario Front on Western Sahara Conflict
The Spanish government expressed on Tuesday its willingness to "resume" contacts with the Polisario Front and its commitment to finding a mutually acceptable solution by the parties to the conflict in the Sahara, within the framework of UN resolutions.
Spain
Ceuta Leader Hails Spain-Morocco Accord, Citing Improved Border Security and Trade
The President of the Government of Ceuta , Juan Vivas (PP), welcomed the "new stage" in the relationship between Spain and Morocco, consecrated by the visit of Pedro Sanchez to Rabat on Thursday. According to him, this new cooperation places the autonomous city in a "much better position than before the migration crisis of May".
Spain
Western Sahara's Polisario Front Cuts Ties with Spain Over Morocco Stance
The Polisario Front has decided to suspend its contacts with the Spanish government, after the visit on Thursday of Pedro Sanchez to Rabat and the publication of the joint declaration that sanctioned his meeting with King Mohammed VI .
Spain
Algerian Diplomat Slams Spain's Shift on Western Sahara as 'Crime', Warns of Consequences
The Algerian diplomat Amar Belani, in charge of monitoring the conflict in the Sahara at the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reacted on Friday to the visit of Pedro Sanchez to Rabat, describing the change in Spain’s position on the Sahara as a "crime".
Spain
Former Spanish Deputy PM Slams Government's Sahara Policy Shift as "Immoral" and "Ineffective"
The former Spanish Deputy Prime Minister, Pablo Iglesias, described as "immoral" and "ineffective" the decision of the government of Pedro Sanchez to support the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara.
Spain
Spain-Algeria Relations Strained as Sanchez Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, would have indicated during his visit on Thursday to Rabat, that he does not plan to visit Algeria soon. The two countries have been at odds since Spain officially expressed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara.
Spain
Spanish Socialists Back Sahara Referendum Proposal, Diverging from Government Stance
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) is willing to support in Congress the proposal of Podemos, ERC and Bildu in favor of a referendum in the Sahara, provided that it does not take into account the amendments of the PNV demanding a condemnation of the government for its decision to support the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco.