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Spanish Senate rejects France friendship treaty during Macron state visit
During a two-day state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Spain, the Spanish Senate rejected the ratification of a Friendship and Cooperation Treaty between the two nations. The vote, which saw 142 members of the conservative People's Party (PP) and Vox vote against the measure compared to 106 in favor, occurred while Macron was being hosted by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
The primary point of contention was a clause allowing government ministers from one country to attend the other's cabinet meetings. Although the Spanish Constitutional Court had previously ruled the provision constitutional, the opposition maintained its rejection. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez apologized to President Macron for the Senate's decision, expressing confidence that the treaty would eventually be ratified.
Separately, King Felipe VI used the occasion of the visit to call for greater European solidarity regarding the migrant influx in Ceuta, describing the situation as “unacceptable.” The King also emphasized the need for increased energy and rail interconnections between Spain and France to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
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Brigitte Macron · Emmanuel Macron · Felipe VI · France · King Felipe VI · Letizia · Partido Popular · Pedro Sánchez · Spain · Spanish Senate · United Nations · Vox
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Spanish government proposed the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic for Emmanuel Macron. www.cotilleo.es · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 9 SOURCES] Emmanuel Macron will speak at the Complutense University of Madrid regarding democracy and social networks. lesinguliersete.fr · information.tv5monde.com · imazpress.com · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.affaritaliani.it · +3 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron will receive military honors at the Royal Palace in Madrid. www.cotilleo.es · www.moncloa.com · www.affaritaliani.it · www.marler-zeitung.de · dilei.it · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brigitte Macron will be awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. www.cotilleo.es · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 5 SOURCES] Emmanuel Macron is to be awarded the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. www.cotilleo.es · www.marler-zeitung.de
- [● 10 SOURCES] Felipe VI and Emmanuel Macron will preside over the Spain-France Trade and Investment Forum. www.cotilleo.es · www.moncloa.com · www.affaritaliani.it · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.businessdaily.gr · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The visit is the first state visit by a French president to Spain since 2009. www.cotilleo.es · lesinguliersete.fr · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.affaritaliani.it · information.tv5monde.com · +2 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day state visit to Spain. almouwatin.com · www.cotilleo.es · lesinguliersete.fr · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.affaritaliani.it · +6 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Spanish Senate rejected the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Spain and France. www.todoalicante.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.insider.gr · www.europesays.com · dete.gr · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Senate vote on the treaty resulted in 142 votes against and 106 votes in favor. www.todoalicante.es · www.insider.gr · www.europesays.com · dete.gr · elburgado.com · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Spanish Constitutional Court previously ruled that the treaty does not violate the Constitution. www.todoalicante.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.insider.gr · elburgado.com · www.europesays.com · +2 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Partido Popular and Vox voted against the treaty in the Spanish Senate. www.todoalicante.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.insider.gr · dete.gr · elburgado.com · +3 more