Michel Barnier, a defender of Moroccan Sovereignty, appointed to Matignon: Another diplomatic slap for the Algerian Military Junta
The appointment of Michel Barnier as the Prime Minister of France on September 5, 2024, has sparked a diplomatic shockwave in Algeria, where his firm and unequivocal stance in favor of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara is shaking up the deceptive maneuvers of the Algerian military junta. Barnier, a statesman with an impeccable track record, now stands as a solid bulwark against the destabilization attempts orchestrated by Algiers in the region.
Michel Barnier has always advocated for direct and honest dialogue between Algeria and Morocco to resolve the issue of the Moroccan Sahara. As a European official, he consistently refused to bow to pressure from the authoritarian regime in Algeria, which manipulates the Sahara issue to maintain its grip on the region. Barnier understands that stability in the Maghreb depends on a clear recognition of Moroccan sovereignty, rather than on the sterile deadlocks imposed by a military regime that is rapidly losing legitimacy.
As Prime Minister, Barnier is set to firmly uphold his position: the Sahara is a matter of Moroccan sovereignty and a key aspect of the strategic partnership between France and Morocco. In contrast to Algerian propaganda, Barnier urges the international community to actively support Rabat on this path, emphasizing the urgent need for lasting regional stability, which is increasingly threatened by provocations from the junta.
Barnier’s courageous stance highlights the growing weakness and isolation of Algiers, which continues to play the separatist card to distract from its own internal failures. The Algerian military junta’s support for the Polisario Front is nothing more than a charade, a smokescreen intended to hide Algiers’ inability to meet the legitimate aspirations of its own people, held hostage by a military oligarchy disconnected from reality.
Far from being a head of government, Michel Barnier proves to be an unwavering ally of Morocco in its fight against Algerian interference. His firm and resolute positions not only strengthen the strategic relationship between France and Morocco but also weaken Algiers’ attempts to diplomatically isolate the Kingdom. As a wise statesman, Barnier will not be deceived by the junta’s facades, and he will fiercely defend the interests of both Morocco and France, ensuring stability and peace in the region.
This appointment to Matignon is therefore a true slap in the face for the Algerian junta, which sees Michel Barnier as an insurmountable obstacle to its ambitions. In contrast, it is warmly welcomed in Morocco, where his commitment to sovereignty over the Sahara is seen as unwavering support for a just and legitimate cause. With Michel Barnier at the helm of the French government, Morocco can count on a strategic ally.
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