Morocco's ambitions appear to extend beyond mere diplomatic tensions with Spain. **Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, has repeatedly yielded to the interests of King Mohammed VI**, yet Rabat's expectations continue to escalate. This has been a recurring theme in their interactions for quite some time. Back in March 2022, following the revelation that Morocco had spied on Sánchez's mobile phone, the Spanish leader shifted away from Spain's traditional stance on Western Sahara and began advocating for the region's integration into Morocco. However, four years have elapsed since that pivotal moment, and despite Sánchez's declarations, he has not secured support from either the Parliament or his own Cabinet. Consequently, Morocco is acutely aware that a change in government in Spain could potentially revert Western Sahara to its previous status, prompting them to send increasingly assertive messages to Sánchez regarding their demands for further concessions. This has culminated in what is arguably the most significant affront from Morocco to Spain in recent times.
Within the European Union, there is growing concern regarding Spain's foreign policy, which has given rise to issues that resonate throughout the entire bloc. Observers note with unease the escalating border control challenges Spain faces, compounded by Sánchez's perceived weakness. The situation's roots run deep, encompassing everything from the espionage incident involving Sánchez's phone to his capitulation to Moroccan demands, which have effectively turned the European frontier into a non-existent barrier.
Morocco has persistently communicated its expectations for advancements that would compel Sánchez to seek parliamentary approval for **the transfer of Western Sahara to Rabat**, a move that could decisively fracture the leftist coalition in Spain. This is not their sole demand; various Moroccan ministers have recently articulated their aspirations for what they term **the Greater Morocco**, a territorial vision that aims to **seize Ceuta, Melilla, and even the Canary Islands from Spain**, while simultaneously solidifying their control over Western Sahara.
Morocco is aware that Sánchez's time in power may be dwindling, especially amid ongoing corruption scandals, and they desire an official endorsement from Spain regarding their stance on Western Sahara through legal actions, rather than mere declarations. The historical pivot in the Spanish government's position concerning Western Sahara was realized in March 2022, when [Pedro Sánchez sent a letter to King Mohammed VI](https://www.libertaddigital.com/internacional/mundo/2022-03-18/marruecos-desvela-una-carta-de-sanchez-a-mohamed-vi-en-donde-apoya-su-propuesta-sobre-el-sahara-6878155/) of Morocco, aligning with Rabat's interests. In this letter, Spain adopted the view that Mohammed VI's proposal for an autonomous region within Morocco represented the
