Algeria and Spain have reestablished relationships in 2026.
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Behind the BastardsOct 3, 2026
Multiple sources from March through September 2026 document Algeria and Spain restoring diplomatic relations: Algeria reactivated the 2002 friendship treaty in March, Sánchez visited Algiers in July 2026 as the first visit in four years, and a political consultation session was held in Madrid in September.
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… And with respect to Spain, Spain has actually fluctuated on its position on Western Sahara over the past several years. Um, in 2021, as we know, Spain reversed its position on supporting an independent referendum on Western Sahara. This moment in 2026 has been really important because Algeria and Spain have reestablished relationships. While we don't know the extent of that relationship, we know that those relationships being reestablished did cause some discontent for the Moroccan state. …
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Supports. Algeria's presidency reactivated the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourhood and Cooperation with Spain in March 2026 after Albares's visit to Algiers, with both sides describing 'excellent relations' and renewed strategic partnership.[2][3][4]
Supports. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited Algiers on July 20, 2026, the first visit in four years, and both governments agreed to step up political dialogue, described by ISPI as restoring high-level dialogue after the 2022 rupture.[5][6][7][8]
Supports. Algeria and Spain held Algerian-Spanish political consultations in Madrid on September 28, 2026, reviewing relations described as having strong momentum.[9]
Context. Sources note the visit produced no reversal on Western Sahara, so the reestablishment is of dialogue and cooperation rather than a settled political alignment.[6][10]
Context. Sources are mostly unrated or secondary outlets plus official Algerian and Spanish government releases; a 1 November 2026 AP item notes a separate Mali-Algeria rift ending, which is not about Spain.[1][11]
Sources
11 sources: 1 fact-checker, 10 not rated
- 1Algeriaapnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 2Albares highlights Spain's excellent relations with Algeria ...exteriores.gob.es · not rated · cited for: supports
- 3PRESS RELEASEembjakarta.mfa.gov.dz · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4The President of the Republic reactivates the Treaty of Friendship ...embvienna.mfa.gov.dz · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5Spain and Algeria have agreed to usher in a new phase in ...lamoncloa.gob.es · not rated · cited for: supports
- 6Algeria–Spain Relations: From Diplomatic Rupture to Pragmatic Reengagement | ISPIispionline.it · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 7Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thawfrance24.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 8Spanish PM Visit to Algeria a Turning Point in Bilateral Tiesenglish.aawsat.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 9Mr. Magramane co-chairs, alongside his Spanish counterpart ...embzagreb.mfa.gov.dz · not rated · cited for: supports
- 10Spain rebuilds relations with Algeria after the crisis over Western ...en.ara.cat · not rated · cited for: context
- 11UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief saysrmb.reuters.com · not rated · cited for: context
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