As the European Commission proposes that the Twenty-Seven begin negotiations to revise the trade agreement between Morocco and the EU, the Polisario Front has mobilized its allies in the Irish Parliament to oppose the move. This was reflected in a written question submitted by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin of Sinn Féin, a party historically linked to the IRA and a staunch supporter of the Front, addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding «the position Ireland will take in relation to the European Commission's recommendation». In his response, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris confirmed that «In July, the Commission submitted to the Council a Recommendation for a Council Decision concerning the opening of negotiations on the amendment of the 2018 Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco». He added that «The Recommendation is still under consideration and, as such, Ireland has not yet finalised its position». The initiative was examined on September 10 by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper). Harris also reiterated «Ireland's long-standing position on Western Sahara is one of full support for the UN-led process, including the MINURSO Mission, and the efforts of Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to achieve a political solution to this long-standing dispute». Meanwhile, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on October 4, 2024, that products originating from Western Sahara must be excluded from agricultural and fisheries agreements with Morocco. These rulings are due to take effect on October 4, 2025.
