After months of waiting, the European Commission has finally responded, following Morocco’s demand on November 25, 2024, by taking steps to address the October 4, 2024 rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which excluded Western Sahara from EU–Morocco agreements.
Is a final resolution to the Sahara issue on the horizon? The United States is stepping up efforts to advance Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan ahead of the upcoming October session of the UN Security Council. To this end, Washington is mobilizing its diplomats and experts in UN peacekeeping operations. Meanwhile, Algeria is proceeding cautiously, wary of upsetting Uncle Sam.