Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-30
Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Spain takes place amid a particularly troubled domestic context, reports France 24 on Thursday, September 30.
The treaty of friendship and cooperation between France and Spain, ratified by Paris, has still not been ratified by Madrid, notably due to opposition from the People’s Party, the main right-wing party opposing the government of Pedro Sánchez.
Furthermore, public anger is rising over the housing crisis, which adds to migratory tensions in Ceuta and the political difficulties faced by the Spanish government.
Hubert Pérès, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Montpellier and guest on France 24, emphasizes the significance of this context for the presidential visit.
