Politics
In a recent parliamentary session, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles strongly criticized the Popular Party (PP) for attributing responsibility to Morocco in the Pegasus spyware case without providing substantial evidence. Robles firmly rejected the allegations, emphasizing that Spain’s......
The United States Federal Maritime Commission launched an investigation on December 7, 2024, into Spain’s reported refusal to allow U.S. cargo ships carrying weapons to Israel to dock at its ports. The investigation follows claims that Spain denied entry to at least three cargo ships, including......
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has intensified efforts to finalize a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc, despite mounting opposition from several EU member states. During a visit to Uruguay for a summit involving Brazil,......
BDS Morocco has raised serious allegations regarding the use of Tangier Med Port as a transit point for military supplies bound for Israel. In a press release dated December 4, the organization denounced what it described as the Moroccan port’s facilitation of arms shipments to the Israeli Occupation......
Bilateral relations between Morocco and Spain have made significant strides since 2022, particularly after Spain joined other nations in recognizing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the Western Sahara issue. This diplomatic shift has paved the way for greater cooperation in various......
The joint bid of Spain , Portugal , and Morocco , has been recognized as capable of successfully hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to the evaluation report released by FIFA on November 29th, 2024. The bid has gained significant attention, particularly as it coincides with the......
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......
Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is stepping up its efforts to combat the rising issue of illegal intermediaries exploiting the Schengen visa appointment process. Many Moroccans seeking to travel to Europe face significant financial strain as they are forced to rely on these intermediaries to......
Morocco and the European Union (EU) have signed a €190 million (approximately 2 billion MAD) financing agreement aimed at accelerating the recovery of areas devastated by the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake. The deal, formalized in Rabat by Morocco’s Minister Delegate for the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa,......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI has been invited to the highly anticipated inauguration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is set to take place on December 7. This event marks the reopening of the iconic cathedral after its devastating fire in 2019. The Moroccan monarch is one of many global leaders......
In a significant development that could further solidify Morocco’s territorial sovereignty, Spain is reportedly preparing to delegate the management of air traffic services (ATS) within the Saharan airspace to Morocco. This shift would not only enhance the strategic partnership between the two......
Amid growing concerns of an impending large-scale air raid, several European nations have taken precautionary measures by closing their embassies in Kyiv. Joining the United States in this move, Spain, Italy, and Greece have temporarily shut their diplomatic missions in the Ukrainian capital. This......
José Manuel Albares, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the crucial need to deepen cultural ties between Morocco and Spain in a statement on Monday. Describing Morocco as a "strategic partner" and "friendly nation," Albares reiterated Spain's commitment......
