Spain dissolves parliament, delaying Sahrawi bill
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for November 29 elections after his housing bill failed, impacting relations with Rabat.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dissolved the Cortes and called for new elections on November 29. This decision followed the rejection of his housing bill and the withdrawal of support from the Junts party.
The snap election gamble puts sensitive issues with Morocco on hold and provides the Vox party with a campaign issue. The bill concerning Sahrawi citizenship has also been shelved.
Sánchez's move is a high-stakes gamble that could reshape Spain's political future and its diplomatic relations with Rabat.
Why it mattersMorocco's relationship with Spain and the status of Sahrawi citizenship are directly affected by Spain's political decisions.