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US Drug Pricing Policy Could Delay New Treatments in Morocco
A study of 195 patented medicines suggests US most-favored-nation pricing could make some European launches less attractive. Because Morocco relies on foreign suppliers for innovative treatments, delays in larger markets may affect access. That does not mean every delayed European launch will be withheld from Morocco.
Libya launches EU-backed push for cleaner energy and green industry
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has started a new phase of work with the EU and Expertise France. The goal: overhaul energy efficiency and speed up the country's move to green industry through new rules, training, and pilot projects.
EU names Alexis Konstantopoulos as new ambassador to Libya
Alexis Konstantopoulos is set to become the European Union's new ambassador to Libya. Tripoli's Foreign Ministry has started the process to accredit him, as both sides look to build closer ties.
Regional powers condemn Houthi attacks as Saudi security becomes a priority
The European Union, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Oman, and Turkey have all condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, voicing support for the Kingdom's security and warning of risks to regional stability and maritime trade.
Brussels protest urges EU to act for Eritrean refugees in Libya
Hundreds gathered outside the European Parliament, demanding the EU intervene on behalf of Eritrean refugees detained in Libya. The protest highlighted the human cost of EU-Libya migration cooperation and renewed calls for Brussels to uphold basic rights.
Morocco and EU confront migration crisis with new diaspora investment plan
After a deadly mass crossing at Ceuta left over 100 dead, Morocco and the EU are forced to rethink their migration partnership. A proposed Diaspora Fund aims to channel remittances into local investment, targeting the roots of youth emigration.
Ceuta leader demands EU action as migrant influx overwhelms city
Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas has broken with Madrid and urged the EU to confront Morocco and fund urgent border security, warning that the Spanish exclave faces collapse after 80,000 migrants entered in a single day and over 150 died at sea.
Greece and Denmark back Morocco autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Greece and Denmark have publicly endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, aligning with UN Resolution 2797 and the EU position. Their stance signals a shift in European consensus and opens new channels for economic cooperation with Rabat.
Egypt launches EU partnership to overhaul technical education for industry
Egypt has joined the EU-backed AlignVET project, aiming to redesign technical and vocational education by embedding industry requirements into curricula. The initiative targets the ready-made garments and home textiles sector, with manufacturers shaping training to match real factory needs.
Egypt launches €271m digital platform to accelerate green investment
Egypt has introduced the IDEIA digital platform to streamline environmental impact assessments, aiming to reduce investment delays, enforce environmental standards, and support green industry with €271m in European and national funding.
Egypt's FRA advances roadmap for sustainability disclosure standards
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has presented a draft roadmap for phased implementation of IFRS sustainability disclosure standards, aiming to align national frameworks with international norms and enhance market transparency for investors.
Zliten Launches EU-Backed Fish Market and Laboratory to Boost Fisheries
Zliten has inaugurated a new fish market and experimental laboratory, part of the EU's REBUILD programme, aiming to modernise Libya's fisheries sector, strengthen supply chains, and support economic diversification beyond hydrocarbons.
Egypt plans climate action for Qena and Kafr El-Sheikh to 2035
Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment is preparing climate action plans for Qena and Kafr El-Sheikh governorates through 2035, aiming to integrate adaptation and emissions-reduction projects into local development and attract international climate finance.