Morocco Criticizes EU Court's Ruling on Trade Deals

Morocco's foreign ministry criticized the European Court of Justice's decision to annul trade deals with the EU, citing political bias and legal errors. The court identified a breach of Western Sahara's right to self-determination. Morocco urges EU entities to maintain existing commitments and partnership assets.

Morocco's foreign ministry has voiced strong opposition to a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), describing it as demonstrating 'blatant political bias.'

The court found that the European Commission violated the rights of Western Sahara's people by signing trade agreements with Morocco.

The ministry pointed to legal issues and factual errors in the ruling and called on the European Council, Commission, and member states to honor their commitments, highlighting the enduring conflict over Western Sahara since its annexation by Morocco in 1975.

(With inputs from agencies.)