Left-wing coalition in Sanchez’ cabinet seeks economic ties with Polisario, clashes with govt

Left-wing coalition in Sanchez’ cabinet seeks economic ties with Polisario, clashes with govt
Friday 14 February 2025 - 12:25

The left-wing coalition Sumar, part of Spain’s ruling government, has sparked controversy with a parliamentary proposal urging the government to engage with the Polisario Front on commercial issues, rather than Morocco, over Sahara resources. 

This proposal references an October 2024 European Court of Justice ruling and calls for halting imports of agricultural and fishery products from Morocco’s southern regions.

 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government supports Morocco’s sovereignty in the Sahara. 

Despite not holding a majority, Sumar, which includes parties like United We Can, wields significant influence in government.

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