Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administration
Spain has emerged as a vocal European critic of Israel's war on Gaza, creating tensions with the United States and some allies. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized Spain's commitment to international law and called for greater European military autonomy. The stance raises questions about Madrid's relationship with Washington and its role among US allies.
- ▪Spain has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- ▪The country has renewed calls for a standing European Union army to reduce military dependence on the US.
- ▪Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares discussed Spain’s foreign policy and its relationship with the US on Al Jazeera’s UpFront.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 13 minutes 24 seconds play-arrow13:24UpFrontSpanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administrationJose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi on Spain’s commitment to international law and relations with the US.Read moreSpain has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza, a stance that has put the Spanish at odds with the US and some of its other allies. The Spaniards have also renewed calls for Europe to reduce its military dependence on the US by reiterating calls for a standing European Union army.So what does it mean for Madrid’s relationship with Washington – and its place among US allies?This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares about Spain’s foreign policy, its…
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