Morocco and the European Union finalized a new trade deal on October 2nd, 2025, that includes agricultural products from the disputed territory of Western Sahara. The agreement, announced on October 2nd, 2025, aims to deepen economic ties between the bloc and its southern neighbor. Reuters reported on the deal, noting its inclusion of goods originating from Western Sahara, a territory Morocco considers its own but which is claimed by the Polisario Front independence movement. Details regarding the specific terms and the volume of trade from Western Sahara were not immediately available in the initial reports. The agreement follows extensive negotiations between Moroccan and EU officials. This development signifies a continuation of the EU's trade relationship with Morocco, which has previously faced scrutiny regarding the inclusion of goods from Western Sahara. The Polisario Front has consistently opposed such agreements, arguing they violate international law.
