Brussels Euro-African Summit: A Clear Political Message Reinforces Support for Morocco and Marginalizes the Polisario
ALDAR / Analysis
In a diplomatic scene filled with significant implications, the Euro-African Summit was held in the Belgian capital, Brussels, amidst high-level international attendance. The European Union’s stance on the Moroccan Sahara issue was notably evident, marked by the complete disregard for the “Polisario Front” and a clear alignment with the position of the Kingdom of Morocco.
There was a total absence of any official recognition of the so-called “Sahrawi Republic” at this international forum—no diplomatic protocol, no flag, and no symbolic presence within the hall. This is interpreted as a direct European message denying recognition to an entity lacking legal and international legitimacy, especially within the context of the partnership with the African Union.
Moreover, the conspicuous and public withdrawal of the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, during the intervention of Polisario representatives, constituted an unambiguous political stance. It reflected growing European discomfort with attempts to politicize continental cooperation summits and a rejection of efforts to impose separatist agendas in meetings meant to focus on development and strategic issues.
This deliberate disregard was no coincidence; it extends previous European positions that aim to strengthen the partnership with Morocco, recognized as a key regional player in areas such as security, migration, and sustainable development. It also aligns with increasing European support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, proposed as a serious and realistic solution to the Sahara issue and widely welcomed by the international community.
This summit represents yet another milestone in Europe’s growing openness toward Morocco, further cementing the Kingdom’s role as a reliable strategic ally, at a time when diplomatic space is steadily shrinking for the so-called “Polisario,” due to its lack of legitimacy and institutional foundation.
The summit thus delivered a clear message: regional partnerships cannot be built on fictional entities, and Euro-African cooperation must be rooted in sovereign and credible states. This reinforces the isolation of the “Polisario” while simultaneously strengthening Morocco’s position as a rising diplomatic power on both African and global stages.
