According to verified reports, the Polisario Front is exploiting delays by the European Commission regarding the renewal of the EU-Morocco fisheries and agricultural agreements. The group has intensified lobbying efforts in the European Parliament, seeking to sway MEPs against the deals.
The European Commission has not yet taken a final decision on extending the agreements, which are crucial for EU fishing fleets and agricultural trade. This hesitation has created an opportunity for Polisario to push its narrative, arguing that the agreements violate international law by including Western Sahara without its consent.
Polisario representatives have been meeting with members of the European Parliament's committees on foreign affairs and fisheries, urging them to block the deals. The group claims that the agreements exploit resources from Western Sahara, a disputed territory where Morocco exercises de facto control.
The EU has maintained that the agreements benefit local populations, including in Western Sahara, and are in line with international law. However, the European Court of Justice has previously ruled that the agreements cannot apply to Western Sahara without the consent of its people.
As of June 2026, the European Commission has not announced a timeline for a decision. The Polisario Front's lobbying efforts are expected to continue, with both sides awaiting the Commission's next move.
