Morocco
Morocco Ranks 8th in EU Clothing Imports, Leading African Exporters
Morocco ranks 8th on the list of clothing supplier countries to the European Union (EU) with 2.35 billion euros, up 1.1% compared to the same period in 2018.
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European Union
Morocco
Morocco Set to Exit EU's Tax Haven Gray List Following Anti-Evasion Reforms
Morocco is preparing to leave the European Union’s gray list of tax havens as early as January 2020 following measures taken to combat tax evasion.
Morocco
Moroccan Schengen Visa Applications Surge, Costs to Rise in 2020
In 2018, embassies and consulates in Morocco processed 662,585 Schengen visa applications and rejected 119,586, a rejection rate of 18%. And if Moroccans think they have spent enough, they will spend more from 2020.
Morocco
EU Pledges €101.7 Million to Morocco for Migration Control and Anti-Trafficking Efforts
Morocco has just received a financial support of 101.7 million euros from the European Union to intensify its fight against illegal immigration and human trafficking.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Key Renewable Energy Partner for European Union
Relations between Morocco and the European Union are going well. The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, confirmed this in Paris, stating that Morocco is an "important partner" for the European Union (EU) in the field of renewable energies.
Belgium
EU Court Rules Against Automatic Family Reunification for Refugees After 6-Month Deadline
Family reunification has just been the subject of a decision rendered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which considers that it should not be automatically granted at the end of the six-month period after the filing of the application.
Spain
Spain Urges EU to Boost Funding for Morocco to Combat Illegal Immigration
Morocco must be provided with sufficient resources, according to Spain, which has made this request to the European Union in order to strengthen the fight against illegal immigration.
Morocco
Moroccans Face Mounting Hurdles in Schengen Visa Process, Petition Demands Reform
Obtaining the Schengen visa for Moroccans remains a test of strength. The procedure is increasingly constraining to the point that some give up, refusing to be humiliated by the consular authorities and to undergo a long and costly process. To top it all off, the procedure is the same for everyone, whether you are a deputy, university professor, executive, journalist or professional athlete.
Spain
Ceuta's Smart Border Plan Faces EU Hurdles and Privacy Concerns
If there is a project linking Morocco to Spain that is struggling to materialize, it is the implementation of a smart border system, equipped with cameras for the control of pedestrians with facial recognition as the main point. The reason is the lack of unanimity at the European level, as well as the tightening of legislation.
Sport
Moroccan Athletes Defect to European Teams for Doha World Championships
From September 27 to October 6, 2019, several Moroccan athletes who have turned their backs on the Kingdom will represent Europe at the Doha World Championships. This exodus of athletes is becoming more and more widespread, but it is curiously leaving the authorities concerned indifferent.
Morocco
Morocco's EU Membership Bid Gains Traction Amid Economic and Political Progress
The major efforts made by the Kingdom in the economic, political and social sectors confirm its legitimacy to apply for membership in the European Union. Initiated by Hassan II, the project can only be reinforced by the achievements made under the reign of King Mohammed VI.
Spain
EU Denies Entry to Record Number of Moroccan Migrants at Spanish Borders
In 2018, the 28 member countries of the European Union refused access to the Schengen Area to 471,000 people. Moroccans are at the top, with 228,500 cases of rejection. They are followed by Ukrainians and Albanians.