European Parliament
Louis Michel  (ALDE ),
in writing.
(FR)
This agreement, which is important both on an economic level and on a political and geostrategic level, further strengthens the links between Morocco and the EU. On an economic level, it is a great opportunity for developing the Euro-Mediterranean area, stimulating the necessary economic reforms for implementing a wider, more secure and more equitable free trade area in the Mediterranean, developing employment and limiting migration. While it offers Morocco access to a market of more than 500 million consumers, European agriculture will not be outdone, particularly as regards milk and grains. On a political and geostrategic level, Europe must support countries such as Morocco which are working to implement democratic reforms. We must help to consolidate democracy peacefully.

