Morocco
EU Commission Chief Visits Morocco to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is starting a visit to Rabat on Tuesday, during which she will hold talks with several senior Moroccan officials.
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Spain
Spanish Farmer Wins Supreme Court Case Against Moroccan King Over Mandarin Patent
The Supreme Court has just ruled against King Mohammed VI and in favor of the Murcian farmer accused of having exploited without authorization the protected variety of mandarin called Nadorcott, the property of the Moroccan royal family.
Spain
Far-Right Vox Party Urges EU to Impose 'Green Tariff' on Moroccan Imports
The Vox party is calling on the European Union (EU) for a green tariff on foreign products, particularly Moroccan ones, to reduce their invasion of the European market and put an end to the "unfair competition" suffered by Spanish producers.
Morocco
Far-Right Vox Party Demands EU Curb Moroccan Agricultural Imports
Vox is once again attacking Moroccan agricultural exports to the European market. The Spanish far-right party calls for the protection of Spanish farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen.
Spain
Melilla Leader Optimistic for Border Reopening, Renewed Morocco Relations in 2022
The President of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, hopes for the reopening of the border and a resumption of relations with Morocco as early as next year.
Morocco
Romania Charters Flight to Evacuate Citizens from Morocco Amid Travel Ban
Romania has decided to repatriate its nationals and other EU citizens stranded in Morocco, following the Moroccan decision to suspend all air links for 15 days .
Morocco
Morocco-Israel Alliance Alarms EU, Poses Strategic Challenge for Germany
Isabelle Werenfels, head of the North Africa and Middle East intelligence office at the BND, believes that the alliance between Morocco and Israel is a "powerful shock" not only for Germany, but for the entire European Union (EU).
Morocco
Airlines Launch Repatriation Flights from Morocco to Europe Amid Travel Restrictions
In order to allow travelers stranded in Morocco, following the suspension of air links to and from the kingdom, Air Arabia has scheduled around fifty special flights between Morocco and several European countries from December 1 to 6. As for Royal Air Maroc, it will operate up to 3 daily flights to France until December 6.
Morocco
Morocco's Avocado Exports Set to Surge 20% as Hass Production Expands
For the 2021-2022 season, the volume of avocado exports grown in Morocco is expected to increase to reach 40,000 tons, or 15 to 20% more than the previous year.
Spain
EU and Morocco Sign New Migration Agreements to Strengthen Border Control
Morocco has engaged in negotiations with Spain and the European Union (EU) with a view to resuming cooperation in the field of migration. In this context, EU delegates held meetings on Wednesday in Rabat with the Ministry of the Interior, which were sanctioned by the signing of new cooperation agreements.
France
France Backs EU Appeal to Salvage Morocco Trade Deals
France has promised to support the European Council’s appeal against the decision to cancel the agricultural and fisheries agreements with Morocco, which occurred on September 29.
France
European Hijab Campaign Sparks Controversy as France Pushes for Removal
France has had a European campaign celebrating "freedom in the hijab " removed, denouncing an attack on the convictions of the European Union.