Spain's New Law on Western Sahara Nationality
The territories of Morocco and Western Sahara have been pivotal in shaping Spain's foreign policy in recent years, especially following the significant policy shift by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government in 2022. This shift involved supporting Morocco's autonomy proposal to resolve the ongoing conflict. A notable and symbolic event unfolded recently when the Spanish Congress approved a law allowing the grant of Spanish nationality to individuals born in Western Sahara during its colonial period under Spain. This decision, which faced opposition only from the Vox party, is poised to benefit approximately 80,000 to 100,000 people, including those born before 1977 and their direct descendants.
Shortly after the law's passage in the lower house, Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing concern over what it termed as
As reported by publico.es.
