The Joint Fisheries Committee is meeting in Rabat to try and unlock the fishing agreement between Morocco and the EU, technical details apparently delaying the return of Andalucian boats to the fishing grounds.
Fishing agreement still not in effect
King Mohamed VI has reportedly still not signed the new fishing agreement between the EU and Morocco, despite ratification by Brussels and Rabat and publication of the document in the official gazettes of Morocco and the European Union.
King of Morocco ratifies fishing agreement
King Mohamed VI of Morocco has finally ratified the fishing agreement reached with the EU, paving the way for Spanish fishermen to return to Moroccan waters.
European Parliament approves new fishing agreement with Morocco
The European Parliament has approved a new fishing treaty between the EU and Morocco which will allow 44 Andalucian boats, mostly from Barbate, to resume fishing in Moroccan waters after a two year absence.