France's Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Escalates Tensions with Algeria

Macron's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan strains France-Algeria relations, impacting regional stability and energy ties.

Algeria withdraws its ambassador from Paris in protest of France's decision.
France's move aligns with US and Spain but marks a shift from its previous neutrality.
Algeria supports the Polisario Front, which seeks Western Sahara's independence.
The decision comes on the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's reign in Morocco.
France's reliance on Algerian gas imports complicates the diplomatic fallout.