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UN Backs Autonomy for Western Sahara as SpainMorocco Mark 50 Years Since Green March

Deep trade interdependence makes Spain’s Western Sahara policy a delicate balance.

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 SpainMorocco 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.