Madrid’s mayor now believes that Casablanca has a better chance than the Spanish capital of hosting the 2030 World Cup final. José Luis Martínez-Almeida accuses Pedro Sánchez’s government of not doing enough to support the Santiago Bernabéu’s bid.
A French MP has alerted the government to the persistent difficulties encountered in Morocco when trying to obtain a visa appointment. Despite several anti-fraud measures, appointment slots are reportedly still being seized and offered for payment by intermediaries.
Manfred Weber warns Morocco of possible consequences for its trade and security relations with the European Union after the Ceuta crisis. The president of the European People’s Party is also demanding the return of migrants who entered the Spanish enclave illegally.
MoroccoIn 2025, Morocco attracted more than twice as much foreign direct investment as Algeria. Inflows reached approximately $3.3 billion in Morocco, compared with approximately $1.5 billion in Algeria, according to UNCTAD data.
SportAfter spending time alongside Achraf Hakimi with Morocco, Ali Maamar seems to have reached a new level. At 21, the Anderlecht defender is establishing himself as one of the young Moroccan talents attracting attention in Belgium.
SpainSeveral studies published within Spain’s Ministry of Defence environment analyse migration flows as a possible instrument of pressure in relations between states. Three works devoted to Morocco, hybrid threats and Spanish strategy place migration crises at the heart of Madrid’s security considerations.
SportHakim Ziyech’s salary has become one of the first pressing issues facing Wydad Casablanca’s new management. The Moroccan international, whose remuneration is estimated at between €80,000 and €100,000 per month according to several sports sources, represents a significant financial burden for a club that now wants to control its spending.
MoroccoFollowing the Ceuta migration crisis, Morocco is said to have strengthened checks targeting certain Algerian and Tunisian travelers. At Mohammed V Airport in particular, not having a return ticket or hotel reservation could lead to refusal of entry.
BelgiumMohamed is preparing complaints in Morocco and Belgium. His aim is to reconstruct what happened to any insurance payments, social benefits and inheritance funds after the death of his father, a Moroccan worker who died in 1977 following an accident in France.
MoroccoOCP says it ships fertilizers to the European Union containing less than 20 mg of cadmium per kilogram, compared with a European limit of 60 mg. However, a European official acknowledges that no systematic monitoring of imports makes it possible to verify this content.
BelgiumA Moroccan wanted to complete a preparatory year in French before studying accounting in Belgium. To cast doubt on his plans, the Immigration Office notably pointed to his excellent level of French. The Council for Alien Law Litigation annulled the visa refusal.
MoroccoAs the September 23 legislative elections approach, Moroccan Christian organizations are seeking closer ties with political parties. According to their Coordination, some parties are willing to engage in dialogue but prefer to do so discreetly, fearing that a public association with Christians could cost them votes.
MoroccoChinese company Sanlian Forging is outlining its European setup: a factory in Tangier to cut transportation time from 45 days to 3 or 4 days, and a sales presence in Frankfurt to move closer to its customers directly.