Morocco breaks silence on Iran’s absence of an Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s meeting

Ten days after Rabat hosted the 14th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States, Morocco broke silence on Iran’s absence. The Kingdom’s parliament speaker believes that «Tehran disrespected the session’s rules».

Did Morocco prevent an Iranian delegation from attending a parliamentary session in Rabat ?

Earlier this week, media reports suggested that an Iranian parliamentary delegation was prevented from attending the 14th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States. A source within the parliament denied these reports, stressing that Iran chose not to participate to the meeting.

Spain wants Morocco's parliament to quickly ratify the fisheries agreement

Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has urged the Moroccan Parliament to quickly ratify the fisheries agreement. Unless an extraordinary session is called, Spain has to wait until April.

The European Parliament adopts the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement in a plenary session

Spain : The Canary Islands Parliament refuses of interfere in Morocco’s Hirak

Unlike Morocco, Mauritania allows its nationals living abroad to vote during elections

King Mohammed VI puts young people at the heart of his speech

In his speech on the occasion of the opening of the 1st session of the 3rd legislative year of the 10th legislature, King Mohammed VI emphasized the need of creating job opportunities for young people.

The Council of Europe hails partnership with the parliament of Morocco in a new report

In a report issued Tuesday, the Council of Europe hails the performance of the Moroccan parliament. Meanwhile, the organization urged Morocco to implement other projects in the future.

Hirak : Dutch MPs urge their government to put pressure on Morocco

Dutch MPs in the Netherlands have urged their government to pressure Morocco into releasing Hirak detainees. This initiative might affect diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Huelva Gate : Was the Moroccan parliament’ self-censorship unfounded ?

Moroccan parliament turned down earlier this month the Commission for Social Sectors' right to send a mission to Huelva. While the proposal was refused, Morocco allowed in the past a foreign parliament to conduct a similar mission on its territory.