Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000245/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Nora Junco García (ECR), Diego Solier (ECR)
Morocco, a country with a limited gross domestic product per capita and an economy still dependent on traditional sectors, is experiencing significant economic growth thanks to long-term strategies. This development is having a direct impact on Spain, especially in strategic sectors such as industry and logistics. Massive foreign investment, extremely favourable fiscal conditions and projects such as the development of the port of Tanger Med, which already exceeds the port of Algeciras in terms of traffic, are evidence of a model that is keeping Spain’s competitiveness in check.
However, Spain is not only facing an external challenge. Misguided policy decisions have contributed to weakening essential infrastructures such as the rail corridor to Algeciras, hampering its competitiveness. Moreover, the Spanish Government has allowed a worrying dependence on Morocco in strategic areas such as the control of migratory flows and natural resources, compromising national sovereignty and economic stability.
All this proves that the economic balance within the European Union is at stake. In view of the above:
- 1.What measures is the Commission considering to ensure that European subsidies to non-EU countries do not harm Member States?
- 2.What specific initiatives is the Commission planning to strengthen the logistical corridors in southern Europe, such as the Algeciras corridor?
- 3.Is the Commission assessing the economic impact of Morocco’s fiscal and labour policies on key European industries?
Submitted: 21.1.2025