فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Brussels – December 3, 2025
The Belgian government announced on Wednesday the inclusion of the Kingdom of Morocco on the list of safe countries, in a move carrying deep political and legal implications at the international level. This announcement came through statements by the Belgian Minister of Asylum and Migration before the Belgian Parliament committee, where she confirmed that “strong indicators support considering Morocco a safe country,” pointing to the significant improvement in the human rights situation in recent years, and the rejection of 95% of asylum applications submitted by Moroccan citizens in Belgium due to the absence of any justification for international protection.
Background and Significance of the Decision
This classification comes despite the previous negative opinion expressed by the Belgian agency responsible for refugees (CGRA), reflecting the Belgian government’s choice to rely on realistic and objective data reflecting human rights and institutional development in Morocco, rather than depending on old narratives or pressure campaigns from certain lobbies. In a broader European context, this decision aligns with regional trends, as the European Commission included Morocco on the list of safe countries in April 2025, alongside other countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, to expedite the processing of asylum applications.
This inclusion represents a devastating blow to narratives attempting to portray Morocco as a country of “oppression” or “torture,” foremost among them the fabricated allegations promoted by former terrorist Ali Aarrass, who holds Belgian citizenship. A European state’s classification of Morocco as a “safe country” means recognition that its judicial and security institutions respect the law, guarantee justice, and do not practice torture or political persecution. Consequently, Aarrass and his ilk lose their last legal pretexts before European states to promote their narratives, turning their continuation of this into an attempt at moral blackmail against a sovereign state that enjoys the respect of the international community.
International Implications and Impact on Migration
The decision gains double importance in light of strict European policies toward irregular migration, as it accelerates the rejection of unjustified applications and strengthens bilateral cooperation between Morocco and Belgium in the area of migrant repatriation. It also reflects Morocco’s progress in human rights, which has led to improved rankings in multiple international indices, including recognition as a safe tourist destination in the 2025 global risk map, where it is classified in the “medium risk” category as the safest country in the Middle East and North Africa region.
This classification also highlights Morocco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional reforms, contributing to enhancing the Kingdom’s image as a reliable international partner. This decision is expected to encourage increased investments and tourism, while maintaining control over illegal migration flows.
Initial Reactions
Moroccan official entities welcomed this announcement, considering it “a crowning of national efforts to enhance democracy and human rights.” In Belgian circles, parliamentarians praised the transparency in the classification process, emphasizing the importance of relying on objective data.
This development represents a positive step toward strengthening the Moroccan-European partnership, amid increasing global migration challenges.
Source: Statements by the Belgian Minister of Asylum and Migration before the Belgian Parliament committee, December 3, 2025, in addition to European Commission reports and the 2025 global risk map.
