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EU Commission approves talks for new fishing deal with Morocco

The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the......

Morocco and Russia renew fisheries cooperation with strategic maritime agreement

Morocco and Russia have strengthened their long-standing partnership through a new maritime fisheries cooperation agreement, replacing the previous deal that expired in 2024. The accord reinforces bilateral ties while supporting sustainable fishing practices in Moroccan waters. The agreement was signed......

Spain moves closer to renewed fishing and agricultural agreements with Morocco

Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fishing, and Food, Luis Planas, expressed optimism about reaching a new fishing agreement with Morocco in the near future. Speaking in Congress during a response to questions from the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) party, Planas emphasized the importance of EU......

Spanish minister defends import controls amid criticism of Moroccan agri-food products

  Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has firmly defended the nation’s food import controls following accusations from the Popular Party (PP) of tolerating “unfair competition” from Moroccan agricultural exports. During a parliamentary session,......

Morocco Urges EU to Act on Partnership, Not Just Words

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......

Mediterranean Cooperation: Addressing Food Security Challenges in Agro-Food Systems

Luis Planas, Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, is set to attend the XII meeting of Agriculture Ministers from member countries of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (Ciheam) this Friday in Rabat, Morocco. The gathering will focus on collaborative......

Spain Reaffirms Morocco Partnership Despite European Court Trade Ruling

Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has emphasized that Spain's relationship with Morocco transcends the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that invalidated key trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco. Speaking to reporters in Luxembourg ahead of an EU agriculture......

EU Nations Reaffirm Morocco Ties, Sparking Algerian Diplomatic Tensions

European Union member states have recently reaffirmed their support for Morocco, causing growing frustration in neighboring Algeria. This tension stems from a controversial ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that sought to invalidate trade agreements between Morocco and the EU. Algeria's......

EU Parliament Rebuffs Debate on Morocco Agreements, Reaffirming Strategic Partnership

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has rejected an attempt to debate the recent rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) concerning Morocco-EU fisheries and agriculture agreements. This development marks a significant setback for pro-separatist lawmakers and underscores the......