Spain's Constitutional Court upholds Spain-France Friendship and Cooperation Treaty

In a plenary session, Spain's Constitutional Court declared the Spain-France Friendship and Cooperation Treaty constitutional, overturning a Senate objection raised by the PP's absolute majority. The court endorsed the report of magistrate Ricardo Enríquez, incorporating several revisions to the treaty's wording. The dispute centered on a provision that permits a French government member to be invited to Spain's Council of Ministers at least once every three months, rotating among officials.

Both chambers of the French Parliament had previously approved the agreement, and the French government now expects Spain to complete its ratification. The court's binding decision arrives shortly before an official visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Spain, during which he will meet King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.