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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 […]
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson and Commissioner for Neighbourhood Olivér Várhelyi are expected in Morocco on Tuesday for talks on issues of mutual interest and new opportunities for cooperation between the two strategic partners, announced the European Commission in a press release. During their visit, the two EU officials will discuss with […]
The European Union has granted Egypt €6 million (EGP 111.21 million) for the financing of two irrigation projects, Arab Finance reports, citing the Egyptian state. The funds allocated under the EU-Joint Rural Development Program, will be used to rehabilitate the irrigation infrastructure in Egypt’s Fayoum and Minya governorates according to the Egyptian government. The EU-Joint […]