فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Spanish opposition, particularly the far-right party Vox, accuses Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of making concessions to Morocco concerning the management of commercial customs in the occupied enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The party has called for Sánchez to “close the borders between Melilla and Morocco” until Rabat respects the rules for the passage of goods.
Vox considers it regrettable that Spain has accepted Moroccan conditions, especially after conceding on the issue of Western Sahara in exchange for the gradual reopening of commercial crossings in Melilla. In statements, Vox deputy José María Figaredo accused Sánchez’s government of acting “against the interests of the Spanish people,” suggesting that it is focused solely on its political survival. He also implied that Morocco had “forced” the Spanish Prime Minister to make decisions contrary to the interests of the people.
Figaredo warned that these “concessions” regarding customs would lead to further problems, including complications in trade operations between Spain and Morocco. He explained that “Morocco will be able to introduce all types of products it desires, while Spain will not be able to prevent their entry,” adding that Morocco could veto the entry of Spanish products.
Meanwhile, Juan José Imbroda, President of the Melilla government and member of the Popular Party (PP), cautioned the central government against any “concessions” regarding customs management by Morocco.
In a related context, the newspaper El Independiente reported that “negotiations regarding commercial customs are taking place directly between the foreign ministries of both countries due to their sensitive nature.” Moroccan media welcomed reports about an agreement to reopen a customs office in Melilla at minimal levels, viewing it as a step towards “Moroccan sovereignty over the enclaves.”
It is important to recall that a joint agreement reached after normalizing relations between Morocco and Spain on April 7, 2022, stipulates that “the complete resumption of movement for people and goods will occur in an organized manner, including customs and appropriate measures in this regard.” In this context, the Spanish government delegation in Melilla denied unconfirmed information circulating in some media about crossing points with Morocco.
