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EU to Negotiate New Fisheries Deal with Morocco

11/13/2025

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European Commissioner Costas Kadis announced the European Commission will negotiate a new fisheries agreement with Morocco.
The move follows a Court of Justice ruling annulling previous agreements over Sahara-related issues.
Negotiations aim to restore suspended fishing rights for European vessels, especially Spanish ones, since July 2023.
An updated agricultural agreement between the European Union and Morocco was signed, expanding market access for products from Morocco's southern provinces.

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European Commissioner Costas Kadis announced the European Commission will negotiate a new fisheries agreement with Morocco.
The move follows a Court of Justice ruling annulling previous agreements over Sahara-related issues.
Negotiations aim to restore suspended fishing rights for European vessels, especially Spanish ones, since July 2023.
An updated agricultural agreement between the European Union and Morocco was signed, expanding market access for products from Morocco's southern provinces.