# France-Spain diplomatic relations and state visit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/france-spain-diplomatic-relations-and-state-visit > Updated: 2026-10-01T18:03:53.000Z. Sources: 146. Developments: 6. French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded a two-day state visit to Spain, the first by a French president since 2009. Hosted by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, the visit included military honors, a gala dinner, and discussions with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez regarding European defense, security, and economic cooperation. The visit aimed to renew the Treaty of Friendship and strengthen bilateral cooperation. While the meeting demonstrated personal rapport between Macron and Sánchez, it yielded few significant new developments. The visit occurred despite legislative tension following the Spanish Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, where opposition parties blocked the measure over concerns regarding Spanish sovereignty. Discussions also touched upon broader European challenges, including the humanitarian and political crisis in Ceuta, debates over collective responsibility for European border security, and the impact of economic weakness and protectionist policies from the United States and China. Both nations also face upcoming elections that could impact the stability of the European Union. Following the conclusion of the Macron visit, the Spanish Royal Family is scheduled to begin a series of diplomatic engagements in October. This includes a state visit to Finland on October 5, where King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Helsinki and Rovaniemi to discuss European strategic autonomy and security in the Arctic and Baltic regions. The Royal Family will also preside over the Day of the Hispanidad celebrations on October 12. ## Claims - The Spanish Senate rejected the Friendship Treaty with France. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day state visit to Spain. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron will receive military honors at the Royal Palace in Madrid. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The Partido Popular and Vox voted against the treaty in the Spanish Senate. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The visit is the first state visit by a French president to Spain since 2009. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Felipe VI and Emmanuel Macron will preside over the Spain-France Trade and Investment Forum. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The Spanish Constitutional Court previously ruled that the treaty does not violate the Constitution. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The treaty includes a provision allowing a member of one government to attend the cabinet meetings of the other country at least once every three months. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Emmanuel Macron will speak at the Complutense University of Madrid regarding democracy and social networks. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Senate vote on the treaty resulted in 142 votes against and 106 votes in favor. (corroborated by 9 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: France and Spain renew Treaty of Friendship French President Emmanuel Macron visited Spain to renew the Treaty of Friendship with Pedro Sánchez, emphasizing bilateral ties amid broader European economic and political uncertainty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-and-spain-renew-treaty-of-friendship ### 2026-09-30: Spanish Royal Family concludes Macron visit, prepares for Finland trip Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia conclude President Macron's State visit to Spain and prepare for an upcoming State visit to Finland in early October. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-royal-family-concludes-macron-visit-prepares-for-finland-trip ### 2026-09-28: Spanish Royals host President Macron for state visit in Madrid King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron for a state visit in Madrid, featuring a gala dinner at the Royal Palace. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queen-mxima-and-queen-letizia-appear-at-recent-public-engagements ### 2026-09-28: Spanish Senate rejects France friendship treaty during Macron state visit The Spanish Senate rejected a Friendship Treaty with France during President Emmanuel Macron's state visit, despite a Constitutional Court ruling and apologies from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. 128 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emmanuel-macron-addresses-un-and-prepares-for-state-visit-to-spain ### 2026-09-26: Spanish Government urges Senate to ratify France treaty before Macron visit The Spanish Government is urging the Senate to prioritize ratifying the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with France before President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming state visit to Madrid. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-government-urges-senate-to-ratify-france-treaty-before-macron-visit ### 2026-09-14: Emmanuel Macron to conduct state visit to Spain in September French President Emmanuel Macron will conduct a state visit to Spain on September 29-30, meeting with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to discuss international security and bilateral cooperation. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emmanuel-macron-to-conduct-official-visit-to-spain-on-september-29-30 --- Cite as: France-Spain diplomatic relations and state visit. 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