Keywords: Economic sovereignty


US-Mexico: Cheese Names Become a Sticking Point in Trade Talks

A seemingly trivial disagreement over the use of certain cheese names has turned into a point of friction in trade discussions between the United States and Mexico. At the heart of the matter is the protection of European products and the concern among Mexican producers about further exposure to American......

Artificial Intelligence: Christine Lagarde Urges Europe Not to Miss Its Second Digital Revolution

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, warns against the risk of Europe repeating the mistakes made during the first digital revolution with artificial intelligence. For her, the challenge is no longer just to develop cutting-edge technologies, but to enable European companies......

Aziz Akhannouch announces 581 billion dirhams in approved investment projects

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, presented on Wednesday before both Houses of Parliament in Rabat a report focused on crisis management, the continuation of reforms, and the revival of investment. During this session dedicated to evaluating government action, he stated that the executive has......

Macron warns of US pressure on EU and urges Europe to resist

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe must brace for renewed confrontations with the United States, accusing the administration of President Donald Trump of pursuing policies that are openly hostile to the European Union and aimed at weakening the bloc. He said recent calm in transatlantic......

Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000......

Venezuela adopts strict law targeting support for U.S. blockade amid rising tensions

Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a new law imposing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals accused of supporting foreign-imposed sanctions or blockades against the nation. The legislation, titled Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades......

France and Morocco urged to forge new strategic alliances for shared sovereignty

Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate......

Morocco Charts Course for Economic Independence Through Shipbuilding Initiative

Morocco is setting its sights on developing a robust shipbuilding industry as a cornerstone of its economic sovereignty strategy, according to a comprehensive report by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE). This strategic pivot comes as the nation seeks to strengthen its maritime capabilities......

Unmasking Trade Protectionism: Mezzour's Call for Economic Sovereignty

In a thought-provoking address at a conference organized by Bank Al-Maghrib in Dakhla, Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, delivered a scathing critique of the protectionist practices employed by certain Western nations. These countries, while championing free competition and economic integration,......