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El Chorouk
a day ago
- Politics
- El Chorouk
The Moroccan Regime In A Frantic Bid To Circumvent European Justice
The Moroccan regime is making frantic efforts to convince the member states of the European Union to circumvent the decision of the European Court of Justice issued on October 4, 2024, in anticipation of the end of the deadline set by the European Court, which is one year, coinciding with October 4, 2025. The final and conclusive decision of the European Court of Justice gave the member states of the Union one year to enable the concerned companies to manage their affairs before the definitive cessation of work on three trade agreements related to agriculture and fisheries between the Moroccan regime and the European Union. After one year, Europeans are prohibited from importing any agricultural or fishery product originating from the occupied Western Sahara, provided that its source is Morocco, based on the European Court's decision which considers Western Sahara a territory not covered by Moroccan sovereignty. In this regard, Moroccan media reports spoke of strenuous efforts being made by the foreign minister of the Alawi regime, through which he is playing his last possible cards to dissuade the European side from the decision to cease work on the agriculture and fisheries agreements between Rabat and Brussels. It quoted a statement by Bourita saying that 'the problem' exists at the European level and not at the Moroccan regime's level, and that Rabat will not agree to any trade partnership that does not include the territories of the occupied Western Sahara. Bourita called on the European Union to 'establish partnership with Morocco and defend it against blackmail and legal and economic harassment,' indicating that the ball is now in Brussels' court. He stated that the Kingdom 'is watching how the European Union will deal with these provocations, through the measures and policies it will take to deal with this reality.' According to Rabat's foreign minister, as stated on the Moroccan website 'Al-Sahifa', Rabat expects the European side to 'establish partnership with Morocco and defend it against blackmail and legal harassment,' indicating that the Moroccan regime does not recognize the sovereign decision of the European Court of Justice, which ruled in a final and unappealable decision that the Kingdom of Morocco has no sovereignty over the Sahrawi territories. Commenting on the desperate Moroccan maneuvers, diplomat Mostafa Zaghlash, in communication with 'Al-Shorouk', believes that the Moroccan regime is trying to exert pressure through political leverage to circumvent the decision of justice, which is a well-known behavior, indicating that Rabat does not differentiate between political and judicial, despite its awareness that the two authorities are governed by an unalterable constitutional principle. Mostafa Zaghlash says: 'The European Commission represents the executive branch of the European Union (governments), while the European Court of Justice is an independent judicial entity not subject to political influence on its decisions, as evidenced by the court's decision issued about a year ago, contrary to the orientations of a number of European governments, which called for maintaining the fisheries and agriculture agreements.' He added: 'The decision originates from a judicial body and the problem originates from an executive body. However, the judiciary does not view the cases it handles with the same approach that governments advocate. There are considerations that strengthen the judiciary's position, such as the United Nations considering the Sahrawi territory as a territory under the authority of a colonial power with duties, including protecting the resources of this territory, which should be enjoyed by the people who inhabit it.' Therefore, the party that may be involved in violating the decision of justice will be subject to legal accountability, says diplomat Mostafa Zaghlash, whether it is an executive political body or a company that benefited from the agreement. He gave an example of the accountability faced by the Hungarian government, following the human rights violations in that country due to the mistreatment of migrants, because there is a law in the Union that emphasizes the protection of human rights. The most dangerous weapon that can be used against the party that violates the decision of European justice is the weapon of financial aid from which the Moroccan regime benefits, because the European Union spends billions of euros in the form of funding for some sectors of economic activity in Morocco, says the diplomat, at a time when Rabat is in dire need of it. The weapon of justice also remains activatable at any moment, whether by the Sahrawi government or by European associations and organizations active in the field of human rights, against any government or company that may try to violate the decision of justice, which makes the mission of the Moroccan regime's foreign minister merely desperate attempts to circumvent a reality imposed by unalterable decisions.
Ya Biladi
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco's foreign minister condemns exclusion of Sahara from maps as attack on territorial integrity
Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita has condemned the publication of maps of Morocco that exclude the Sahara, calling it «an attack on our territorial integrity and on the diplomatic and international progress made regarding the Moroccan Sahara». His remarks were made in response to a written question submitted by Naima El Fathaoui, a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), addressing this sensitive issue. Bourita explained that, «given the importance of this matter and its implications», the Ministry has adopted «a strategy based on vigilance and strict monitoring of how Morocco's map is displayed on various websites, along with swift action to correct any inaccuracies». This approach also includes «a proactive component that involves monitoring the organization of international forums to ensure the full map of the Kingdom is displayed». The minister emphasized that «Moroccan embassies and consulates abroad are constantly monitoring all official publications and websites in the countries where they are accredited». Whenever a truncated map of Morocco is spotted, «they immediately contact the relevant authorities to demand corrections». These efforts have yielded results. «Many institutions and websites that initially published incomplete maps of Morocco have since apologized to Moroccan authorities», Bourita noted. He also pointed out that «in many cases, websites are managed by private companies unaware of the political context surrounding the Moroccan Sahara issue. Often, the same countries where these errors occur have reaffirmed their strong support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara». Bourita reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to «countering malicious disinformation campaigns led by the enemies of our territorial integrity». Meanwhile, Algeria has been actively campaigning against the inclusion of the Sahara in maps of Morocco since February 2021. Notably, the opening ceremony of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), hosted by Morocco, featured a map of the Kingdom that excluded the Sahara.
Maroc
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
FM Holds Several Bilateral Meetings During EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held, on Monday in Brussels, a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of his participation in the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting. The minister, accompanied mainly by Morocco's ambassador and permanent representative to the EU, Ahmed Reda Chami, held talks with the European Commissioner for Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, discussing the means of strengthening the partnership between Morocco and the EU. The meeting focused on Morocco's commitment to the New Pact for the Mediterranean, designed to provide fresh impetus to the partnership between the two shores of the Mediterranean, as part of the EU's neighbourhood policy. Bourita also held talks with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, where the two officials discussed the strategic partnership between Morocco and the EU, as well as various regional and international issues of common interest. Subsequently, Bourita held talks with the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, with whom he reviewed bilateral cooperation ties and examined ways of developing them further, within the framework of constant dialogue and consultation between the two countries. Bourita also held talks with several of his peers on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting, mainly including the foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt and Slovenia. The 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting aims to exchange perspectives on the New Pact for the Mediterranean, which is set to be presented in the next fall, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Declaration. MAP:14 July 2025
Morocco World
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
PLO's Ahmed Al-Tamimi Hails Morocco's Constant Support for Palestine
Rabat – Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, the President of the Department of Human Rights and Civil Society and Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), re-conveyed gratitude to Morocco over its constant and vital support for the Palestinian cause under King Mohammed VI's leadership on Tuesday in Rabat. He made his remarks in a press statement following a meeting with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. During the press statement, Al-Tamimi emphasized the 'centuries-old' ties between Morocco and the Palestinian Authority, expressing gratitude for Rabat's position in support of the Palestinian cause throughout the country's history, including during the reigns of late monarchs, including Mohammed VI and Hassan II. Satisfied with talks with Bourita, the Palestinian official said he and the Moroccan foreign minister focused on several challenges related to the situation of Palestinians, including the repercussions of the Israeli blockade, the lifting of the freeze of funds to the Palestinian Authority, and the halt of Israeli violations at border crossings. He also informed Bourita about the situation in Jerusalem, including Israeli acts against Palestinians. Al Tamimi is part of a delegation from the human rights department that are visiting Morocco. On Monday, Al Tamimi attended the launch of a training course for the Palestinian delegation. Running from July 14-20, the program aims to strengthen the delegation's capacities in international humanitarian law, human rights documentation, and international advocacy. As part of the training, Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH) will share its expertise with the Palestinian delegation. During the launch of the training program on Monday, CNDH President Amina Bouayach reaffirmed support for the Palestinian cause, adding that the country and its people share the pain of enduring scenes of killing, starvation, displacement, and bombardment. The Palestinian cause is fundamentally a human rights matter, Bouayach said, noting that the issue 'is a test of the universality of human rights, a measure of the world's conscience, and a mirror of the credibility of international commitments and the collective ability to protect human rights and humanitarian principles.' Tags: Israel and PalestineKing Mohammed VI
Morocco World
08-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Germany Renews Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Cooperation with Morocco
Rabat – German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann David Wadephul commended cooperation and bilateral ties with Morocco in a phone call with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, on Monday. The call, the first of its kind between Wadephul and Bourita, served as an opportunity for both Berlin and Rabat to emphasize the importance of bilateral ties between the two countries and reaffirm their commitment to strengthened relations. Both ministers also expressed a desire to see their relationship grow at all levels, with the German minister satisfied with cooperation between Rabat and Berlin in various fields like economy, energy, and employment. Bourita and Wadephul also confirmed their intention to continue the strategic dialogue that the two countries established as part of a Joint Declaration in 2022. The next dialogue session will take place in Rabat, they announced. Germany is one of the growing list of EU countries that view Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a serious and credible basis to end the dispute over Western Sahara. The newfound position came after a period of brief tension between Rabat and Berlin after Morocco recalled its ambassador from Germany in May 2021, two months after the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the suspension of all contacts with the German embassy in Rabat. The ministry said back then that the decision was due to Germany's 'exacerbated hostile acts' against Moroccan interests, particularly the country's sovereignty over its southern provinces. In December 2021, the German Foreign Ministry released a press statement expressing support for Morocco's efforts in the UN-led political process to find a political solution to end the dispute. It also asserted that the autonomy initiative is an 'important contribution to efforts to end the dispute.' The German government has long emphasized the importance of bilateral ties between the two countries. This cooperation covers several areas, like security, migration, as well as innovation, and climate change. According to data from the German Federal Foreign Office, Germany and Morocco enjoy significant economic and trade ties. 'Germany is currently Morocco's sixth-largest trading partner,' the office said, noting that imports from Morocco amounted to over €3.2 billion, and exports to Morocco totaled € 3.5 billion last year. About 300 German companies are operating in Morocco, creating 35,000 jobs in the North African country. Beyond trade, Morocco is one of the premier tourist destinations for Germans. 'In 2024, approximately 4% of foreign tourists were from Germany,' the German office concluded. Tags: algeria western saharaGermany and Morocco
