Operational cooperation between Spain and Morocco has led to a significant reduction in irregular migration along the West African route, with a 63% decrease in monitoring operations and a 17% drop in departures from Morocco, according to an EUAA report. Meanwhile, the European Union's new unified list of «safe countries of origin» could accelerate asylum procedures for Moroccan citizens, who filed 21,000 applications in 2025.
A European Parliament report has exposed the mounting strain on the Canary Islands' minor protection system. The findings, following a September 2025 field visit, highlight the complexities of managing migration flows, with only 8% of return decisions to Morocco being enforced and a significant number of supposed minors being reclassified as adults.
The European Union Delegation in Morocco has issued an initial response following the European Parliament's vote on new measures concerning the management of asylum applications. As part of these provisions, the kingdom is included on a list of third countries considered «safe» for the return of nationals.
On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved new measures allowing member states to return asylum seekers to third countries deemed «safe», even if the applicants are not nationals of those countries. For decades, this issue has remained unresolved in relations between the EU and Morocco.
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