Summary
The motion discusses amending the EU-Morocco trade agreement to include products from Western Sahara while respecting international law and the people's right to self-determination. 10 16.01.2019
Other
trade
economy
civil law
environment
human rights
social policy
european union
public administration
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The motion addresses the amendment of trade protocols between the EU and Morocco regarding agricultural and fishery products.
- It seeks to comply with a European Court of Justice ruling that requires the consent of the people of Western Sahara for trade agreements to apply to their territory.
- The agreement must not imply any recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, which remains a non-self-governing territory according to the UN.
- A crucial requirement is the implementation of a reliable mechanism for customs authorities to trace and identify products originating specifically in Western Sahara.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part
EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (Resolution)
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