Politics
The Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have established a roadmap to mend relations between the two legislative bodies after a period of strained ties. During discussions held in Brussels at Metsola's invitation,......
European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi, arrived in Morocco on Monday for a pivotal visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing key development initiatives. Varhelyi’s mission is underscored by a €190 million funding agreement signed with Morocco’s......
In light of recent challenges to its partnership with the European Union (EU), Morocco has called for concrete actions rather than mere rhetoric to safeguard bilateral agreements. The call came after a contentious ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that has sparked tensions regarding the EU-Morocco......
Romania's presidential election has taken an unexpected turn, with far-right and pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu emerging as the surprise frontrunner in the first round of voting. Preliminary results reveal that Georgescu secured 22% of the vote, narrowly surpassing Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu,......
Iran has recently turned to 19th-century British maps to bolster its claim to three strategically important islands in the Persian Gulf, intensifying a long-standing dispute with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—are located near the Strait......
In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, NATO Chief Mark Rutte warned that the potential deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine on behalf of Russia could dramatically intensify the ongoing conflict. Rutte, who recently assumed his role at NATO, expressed these concerns following discussions......
In a strategic move to maintain diplomatic ties, European Union leaders are poised to reaffirm their commitment to a "high value" partnership with Morocco at an upcoming summit. This stance comes in the wake of a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that invalidated EU-Morocco trade......
The European Union has underscored its commitment to maintaining strong ties with Morocco, even as a recent court ruling poses challenges to their trade agreements. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, emphasized the significance of this partnership during a press conference following a Foreign......
Spain is actively seeking to invite Morocco, Algeria, and Israel to a NATO foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for December 2024. This initiative aims to include countries involved in the "Mediterranean Dialogue," which encompasses Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Jordan, Egypt,......
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has ignited a firestorm of controversy with its recent ruling on trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco. The decision, which pertains to agricultural and fisheries deals, has drawn sharp criticism from international affairs experts and......
In a decisive move, the European Parliament has rejected an attempt to debate the recent rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) concerning Morocco-EU fisheries and agriculture agreements. This development marks a significant setback for pro-separatist lawmakers and underscores the......
In a show of solidarity, several European Union member states have vocalized their support for Morocco following a controversial ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concerning EU-Morocco partnership agreements. The ECJ's decision, which targets agricultural and fisheries trade deals, has......
In the wake of a contentious European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling, Austria has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining excellent relations with Morocco. The Austrian Foreign Ministry expressed support for the joint statement issued by the European Commission president and EU High Representative regarding......
