Sánchez's Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny for Damaging Spain's International Standing

Pedro Sánchez's approach to foreign policy has triggered significant criticism for severely undermining Spain's credibility on the world stage. His unilateral shift on the Western Sahara issue disrupted decades of diplomatic consensus, angering Algeria and destabilizing Spain's energy security, a move that has left Spain isolated and diminished in regional influence. Meanwhile, Morocco has strengthened its strategic ties with the US, outpacing Spain and redirecting key investments away from Madrid.

In the European Union, Sánchez’s efforts to advance personal agendas, including his maximalist position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the controversial push for co-official language status, have been met with discomfort, resulting in failed attempts to secure leadership roles such as in the Eurogroup, despite Spain being the bloc's fourth largest economy.

Relations in Latin America have also suffered, with strained ties to Argentina following damaging ministerial comments and Mexico's dismissiveness toward Spain contributing to diplomatic isolation. The Spanish government's growing engagement with China, including high-profile visits and contracts with Huawei, has fostered mistrust among traditional allies.

Regionally, Spain's leadership in the Mediterranean has waned, with France and Italy assuming control over migration and energy policies, leaving Spain overwhelmed and sidelined.

This analysis highlights how Sánchez’s foreign policy has transformed Spanish diplomacy into a tool serving political survival rather than national interest, leading to a historic erosion of influence and credibility internationally.