The European Parliament (EP), which began its plenary session in Strasbourg from October 7 to 10, has rejected an attempt by some separatist supporters to include a debate on recent rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning EU-Morocco agreements on fishing and agriculture.
The proposal, spearheaded by the Left Group, whose members are known for clinging to outdated ideologies, was overwhelmingly voted down by MEPs across the political spectrum.
This defeat for the separatists and their limited allies further underscores the isolation of the CJEU and those who support separatist causes within European institutions and EU member states.
The European Parliament’s dismissal follows a joint statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Josep Borrell. They reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to preserving and strengthening its close relations with Morocco, in line with the principle of “pacta sunt servanda” (agreements must be kept).
This rare political declaration highlights the importance of Morocco to the EU and reiterates the “great value” the EU places on its “long-standing, broad, and deep” strategic partnership with the Kingdom.
