فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Barcelona – November 1, 2025 – The European Union expressed its welcome for the UN Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara “MINURSO” for one year until October 31, 2026, confirming its commitment to supporting the political process led by the United Nations. In an official statement published on the “X” platform, the Spokesperson for the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Anouar El Anouni (@AnouarEUspox), emphasized that the Union is “ready to support negotiations led by the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, in accordance with Security Council resolutions.”
The statement reaffirmed “the European Union’s steadfast support for the UN-led political process, with the aim of reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable settlement, based on the Moroccan autonomy proposal and in respect of the UN Charter.”
Full Statement Translated
“The European Union welcomes the extension of the mandate of the ‘MINURSO’ mission until October 31, 2026, and announces its readiness to support negotiations led by the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The European Union confirms its steadfast support for the UN-led political process, with the aim of reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable settlement, based on the Moroccan autonomy proposal, and in respect of the United Nations Charter.” Anouar El Anouni, Spokesperson for the European Union for Foreign Affairs.
International Context and European Support
This statement comes just hours after the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2734, which considered the Moroccan autonomy initiative the “sole and realistic basis” for a political settlement, calling on concerned parties to engage in serious negotiations without delay. European support is part of a broad wave of international welcome, as countries such as the United States and France have previously expressed their full support for the Moroccan proposal, which was presented in 2007 and grants the inhabitants of the Southern Provinces broad powers under Moroccan sovereignty.
The statement highlights the European Union’s commitment to a peaceful solution, focusing on the importance of stability in the Maghreb region, especially in light of security challenges in the Sahel. It comes in the context of a solid strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union, which includes cooperation in migration, trade, and security, with Morocco being a key partner for Europe in confronting shared threats.
Implications for the Sahara File
This support contributes to strengthening Morocco’s diplomatic momentum, as His Majesty King Mohammed VI confirmed in his recent speech that “what comes after October 31 will not be the same as before,” calling for regional dialogue to end the dispute after 50 years of national sacrifices. The statement is also a positive signal to Algeria and the Polisario Front, which abstained from voting in the Security Council, to engage in the peace process.
Follow us for coverage of the Moroccan House of Representatives session on Monday and regional reactions to this new European support.
