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The strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union (EU) is stable and beneficial for the citizens on both sides, said, on Friday in Rabat, Mariya Gabriel, Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP). In a statement to the press following a meeting with Aziz Akhannouch, President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), […]
Egypt is in talks with the European Union (EU) to secure €4 billion ($4.2 billion) in financial assistance to support its ongoing reform efforts. The funds, which are expected to be allocated for budget support rather than specific projects, are part of Egypt’s broader strategy to stabilize its economy amid external challenges. Minister of Planning, […]
The European Union has announced plans to bolster the operational capabilities of the Mauritanian and Chadian armies by providing advanced drone systems for reconnaissance and surveillance. This initiative aims to enhance the two African countries’ capacity to address regional security challenges effectively. According to a report by Africa Intelligence, Expertise France, the operational arm of […]
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas affirmed that the EU can “rely on Morocco to strengthen our long-standing relations and address challenges together.” “I know we can count on Morocco to reinforce our long-standing relations and tackle challenges together,” stated Kallas following a phone conversation on Monday with Moroccan Foreign […]
The EU has pledged 190 million euros in a new financial contribution to Morocco’s post-quake reconstruction efforts. An agreement was signed in that respect by the EU’s commissioner for the neighborhood Olivér Várhelyi and minister in charge of the budget Fouzi Lekjaa. The Commissioner said the EU has injected 5 billion euros in the Moroccan […]
Morocco has sent a clear and straight forward message to the European Union, telling the European bloc to defend bilateral partnership with tangible actions not words. “Morocco expects the EU to prove its commitment to partnership through deeds, not words”, said Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during a joint press briefing Monday in Rabat with […]
The EU said it will not renew a fisheries deal with Senegal, whom it accused of non-cooperating on illegal fishing. The EU delegation in the West African country also accused Senegal of “failures in monitoring, control, and surveillance systems” on Senegalese ships in extraterritorial waters as well as on foreign vessels in the port of […]
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Libya’s security sector and advancing the implementation of the 2020 ceasefire agreement. EU Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, announced the launch of the second phase of the “EULINK” project, designed to strengthen security measures in ceasefire zones. In a statement on X, Orlando emphasized the EU’s […]
In the wake of an anti-Moroccan ruling by the European Court of Justice, the European Union reaffirmed its attachment to strengthening ties with Morocco in all areas. “The (European) Council reiterates the high value that the EU attaches to our strategic partnership with Morocco,” the union’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borell told the press. The […]
A politically-motivated ruling by the European Court of Justice could push Morocco towards seeking alternative markets for its fresh produce and fisheries to avoid the legal uncertainties in an EU market where international deals are now led by biased judges disconnected from reality rather than diplomats and politicians. The final ruling declared the EU trade […]