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The European Commission confirmed on Thursday that the European Union-Morocco farm agreement that entered into force on July 19, 2019, has been properly implemented, resulting in real benefits for the Sahara provinces, even in times of the COVID-19 crisis, noting that these provinces have become a real “economic hub” linked to important partners such as […]
The Italian former Defense Minister, Mario Mauro has called on the European Union to be pragmatic in its Southern Neighborhood policy, starting from the Sahara, and to place security and counterterrorism at the center of its strategy in the region, insisting that if the EU is serious about becoming a player instead of being a […]
The European Union announced on Wednesday a €169 million support package for Morocco to enable this country enhance further its medical response to the coronavirus pandemic and put in place measures to mitigate its socio-economic impact. EU Neighborhood commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said : “Today’s disbursement shows that the European Union stands by Morocco in its […]
The European Union has decided to sanction Addis Ababa over the crisis in the Tigray region by suspending the payment of a €90 million budget aid. The decision is part of the 27 European countries’ call for a cessation of hostilities. Concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by the conflict in the Tigray region, […]
The European Union will provide Tunisia with more than €180 million to support small farmers and fishermen in the North African country, Webdo Tunis reports. Jean-Pierre Sacaze, head of the social inclusion and sustainable development department within the EU mission in the country, made the announcement. The support made of donation and credit will go […]
The European Union has voiced again its deep concern about the increasing serious human rights violation committed in Algeria against pro-democracy militants, critics of Algerian regime and peaceful protesters. In a report published on Tuesday by the EU Commission on the state of EU-Algeria relations, the EU denounced arbitrary detention of Hirak activists, the excessive […]
The agreement seeks to boost cooperation between Morocco and the EU in terms of research in different fields, including scientific research. Morocco and the European Union (EU) signed on Tuesday an administrative arrangement on cooperation in marine research and innovation. The agreement will give new impetus to cooperation between Morocco and the EU […]
Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita said it is high time the EU updated its neighborhood policy by focusing more on solidarity and more reforms for more aid. “The Morocco-EU partnership is doing better. It is more responsive, more pragmatic and in tune with the challenges of the moment,” he said. “King Mohammed VI ensures the […]
European Union Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, and EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson who are on a working visit to Rabat have both commended Morocco for the “enormous” efforts it undertakes in managing the migration issue. Morocco is a reliable partner to the EU in the management of migration issues, said […]
Morocco has called on the European Union to support the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment, set up to help bolster the economy, stimulate productive activities and prop up major public-private investment projects in various sectors in the post-covid era. The call was made by economy minister Mohamed Benchaaboun during a meeting held Tuesday with […]