Spanish Senate Rejects France Friendship Treaty During Macron Visit

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What was the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with France?

The treaty was an agreement signed between Spain and France in January 2023. It had been awaiting ratification by the Spanish parliament. A key point of contention was an article allowing a minister from each country to attend the other's Council of Ministers meetings.

Why did the Spanish Senate reject the treaty?

The People's Party (PP), which holds an absolute majority in the Senate, cited concerns over an article that would allow a minister from each country to attend the other's Council of Ministers meetings. They argued this did not offer 'maximum institutional guarantees'.

When did the rejection happen?

The Spanish Senate rejected the treaty on 29 September 2026. This occurred during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Spain, who was attending a gala dinner at the Royal Palace.