As a matter of fact, The European institution considered the strong and strategic partnership with Morocco as a key factor. On minors, Morocco did not allow Spain and far-right groups space to maneuver. Upon high Royal instructions, Morocco reiterated its readiness to facilitate the return of its unaccompanied minors from Europe and explained that complexities are due to European administrative and legal procedures. The announcement was welcomed by France and by EU migration and neighborhood commissioners as well as members of Parliament before the vote. Speaker of the Moroccan Parliament Habib Malki highlighted the close cooperation ties with the European Parliament and warned that the resolution in question was a mere attempt to distract from the root causes of the crisis with Spain.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 10, 2021 18:22 UTC