Hanane Mansouri, a member of the French National Assembly representing the Isère, has called for the dissolution of the parliamentary study group dedicated to Western Sahara.
In a letter addressed to the Assembly’s president, Mansouri said that the group’s continued existence is at odds with France’s recent diplomatic stance on the Western Sahara issue.
“Since August, France’s official position has been clearly affirmed in favor of recognizing the territorial unity of the Kingdom of Morocco,” Mansouri wrote.
She pointed to French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco as a significant moment in solidifying this position.
Mansouri contended that maintaining the study group could lead to misunderstandings with Morocco, given the deep-rooted strategic relationship between the two nations.
“This recognition, in line with a growing international dynamic, reflects a realistic and constructive approach aimed at supporting a lasting political solution in the region,” she stated in her letter.
Mansouri concluded her letter by asking the assembly’s president “to kindly initiate the necessary steps to end the existence of this study group, the purpose of which is now obsolete in light of France’s official positions.”
France officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024, marking a big shift in its stance on the decades-long conflict.
This move aligns France with Morocco’s autonomy plan, which offers self-governance for the region under Moroccan rule.
French President Emmanuel Macron made this position clear during his state visit to Morocco, saying that the future of the Moroccan Sahara lies within Morocco’s sovereignty.
For years, France was cautious about taking a clear side in the dispute, even as it supported Morocco diplomatically and economically.
France maintained a neutral tone in international forums while backing UN efforts for a political solution.
France sees this shift as a way to stabilize its relationship with Morocco, especially after tensions in recent years.
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