EU-Morocco trade deal is valid, EU's highest court rules
( December 21, 2016, 09:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU Court of Justice has ruled that an EU-Morocco trade deal is legal, and has reversed a previous judgment that anulled the agreement. At issue was whether the contested Western Sahara region was covered by the accord. The region's controlling Front Polisario had argued for specific safeguards. Judges today ruled there was no need, as international law already acknowledged the region's distinct status.Press release follows:...
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