CJEU’s Landmark Ruling on the EU-Morocco Agreements: The Western Sahara and Front Polisario’s Bittersweet Victory

The CJEU’s Front Polisario II ruling annulled EU-Morocco trade agreements in Western Sahara, reaffirmed the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and required their explicit consent for economic activities. It strengthened the legitimacy of the Front Polisario as their representative, but introduced a controversial ‚benefit test‘ for implied consent. Despite this legal victory, EU leaders remain committed to Morocco, highlighting the tension between law and politics.

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