Judgments by the Court of Justice of the EU on Western Sahara (04.10.24)

France notes the three judgments pronounced on Friday 4 October 2024 by the Court of Justice of the European Union on two agreements concluded by the European Union with Morocco and on the labelling of products coming from Western Sahara.

It would not be appropriate for it to comment on a court ruling.

In any case, France reaffirms its unfailing commitment to its special partnership with Morocco and its determination to go on deepening it. As such, the relationship between the European Union and Morocco is strategic, and France will continue working with its European partners on strengthening their exchanges, especially economic exchanges, and on safeguarding the achievements of the partnership, with due regard for international law.

As President Macron wrote to His Majesty on the occasion of Throne Day, France remains, among other things, determined to support Morocco's efforts to promote Western Sahara's economic and social development, for the benefit of the local people.