Overview
- The latest UN Security Council resolution supports Western Sahara becoming autonomous within Morocco.
- The 50th anniversary of the Green March has renewed focus on how the dispute shapes Spain–Morocco ties.
- In 2022, Spain shifted toward Morocco’s plan without support from the main opposition or Sánchez’s investiture partners.
- Morocco is a key commercial partner for Spain, and Spain is Morocco’s principal trading partner, underscoring mutual reliance.
- The Sahara question remains a persistent friction point even as both governments pursue broader cooperation.