After four years of tensions with Spain, Algeria has eased its stance, setting aside the conditions related to the Sahara issue that were outlined in spring 2022 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
For his first official visit outside the European Union, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, Petr Macinka, chose Morocco. Received this Thursday in Rabat by his counterpart Nasser Bourita, he expressed his support for the kingdom's proposal regarding the Sahara.
During a whirlwind visit to Algiers, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed gas imports and geopolitical tensions, while cautiously addressing the Western Sahara issue and calling for a solution in line with the United Nations’ vision.
Morocco has significantly ramped up its lobbying efforts in the United States, outspending Algeria and strategically diversifying its approach with multiple firms to influence US policy, particularly regarding Western Sahara. While Rabat's spending has surged to $3.49 million in 2025, Algeria's more modest efforts, totaling $660,000, highlight a stark contrast in their respective influence strategies.
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