The German Left Party (Die Linke) has reiterated its position that self-determination remains the only viable solution to the Western Sahara conflict. In a statement released on July 17, 2026, the party emphasized the need for a referendum as outlined in United Nations resolutions.
Die Linke's stance aligns with the UN's long-standing call for a referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara. The party criticized the current stalemate and urged all parties to return to negotiations under UN auspices.
The Western Sahara conflict, a dispute between Morocco and the Polisario Front, has been ongoing since 1975. The UN considers Western Sahara a non-self-governing territory, and the African Union supports the right to self-determination.
