Germany has reaffirmed its position that Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara is a serious and credible basis for a solution, according to a statement from the German Foreign Ministry on May 2, 2026. The statement emphasizes that Germany considers the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as central to resolving the long-standing dispute.
The German government has pledged to act in accordance with this position on both diplomatic and economic fronts. This includes supporting UN-led efforts for a political solution and potentially deepening economic ties with Morocco in the region.
This reaffirmation comes amid shifting international dynamics, with several countries, including the United States and Spain, having previously endorsed the Moroccan autonomy plan. Germany's stance aligns with a growing consensus that the autonomy proposal offers a pragmatic path forward.
