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Morocco is an important ally of the European Union (EU) in the fight against cross-border crime, organized crime, drug trafficking and money laundering, EU Ambassador to Morocco, Claudia Wiedey, said. Wiedey, who was speaking online during the presentation and launch, in Marrakech, of the extradition procedure guide, expressed the EU’s wish to further strengthen cooperation […]
As the diplomatic row continues between Rabat, Madrid and Berlin over the Sahara, and as the Kingdom’s relations with France are facing destabilisation attempts over espionage allegations, German Institute for International & Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik/SWP) step in to add fuel to the fire. In an analysis published by SWP, which advises Bundestag […]
The European External Action Service (EEAS), the diplomatic service and combined Foreign and Defense ministry of the European Union (EU), rejected charges leveled against the EU allegedly planning to send military forces to Libya to prop up ceasefire, Libya Observer reports. “The EU is committed to continue supporting Libya’s return to peace and stability, including […]
Morocco and the EU signed an agreement dubbed, Green Partnership, to promote a transition towards clean energy and counter global warming. Under the deal, the two parties shall cooperate to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions, protect the environment and promote the green economy. The agreement is part of the […]
Member of the European Parliament Tomáš Zdechovský has underlined that Morocco is one of the most stable and powerful partners of the European Union and that cooperation with the North African country, which has been very succesful so far, will remain that way in the long term. In an interview with the European news outlet […]
Hungary described Morocco as a reliable counter illegal migration and security partner for the EU and voiced full support to Morocco’s territorial integrity. The remarks were made in Rabat by Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto following talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The Hungarian minister said his country “welcomes Morocco’s decisive and exemplary role […]
The European Union (EU) has welcomed again Morocco’s decision to definitively settle the issue of unaccompanied minors in Europe. “The EU welcomes Morocco’s decision to facilitate the return of unaccompanied and duly identified Moroccan minors,” a spokesperson of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy told MAP on Tuesday. She underlined that “for years, […]
The European Union welcomed, on Tuesday, Morocco’s decision to definitively settle the issue of unaccompanied Moroccan minors in illegal situation in certain European countries. “I welcome this important announcement from Morocco today regarding the readmission of unaccompanied minors,” said Oliver Varhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement. “We will continue our close cooperation with Morocco […]
Morocco has once again proven its sincere migration cooperation in ordering a facilitation of the return of identified and unaccompanied migrants from the European Union, thus pulling the rug from under the feet of some Spanish circles who seek to mislead the public opinion about the genuine political causes of the crisis between Madrid and […]
King Mohammed VI has reiterated instructions for the Interior and Foreign Ministries to readmit Moroccan unaccompanied and duly identified minors residing illegally in the EU. A statement of the two ministries underscored that Morocco has always cooperated with the EU in readmitting minors, notably with France and Spain. The King “reaffirmed on multiple occasions- including […]