The Foreign Ministry asserts that Albares and his 'number 2' had contacts with the PP regarding the Treaty of Friendship with France.

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially denied claims that it failed to consult with the Partido Popular (PP) regarding the Treaty of Friendship with France. This statement follows the Senate's rejection of the treaty on Tuesday, a result driven by the PP's parliamentary majority. Ministry officials, including Minister José Manuel Albares and his second-in-command, assert that direct communication with the opposition party did take place prior to the vote. The rejection of the treaty highlights ongoing legislative friction between the government and the opposition regarding international agreements.