The proposal, put forward by the Popular Party, was adopted with 18 votes in favour, 15 against and two abstentions.
The initiative calls on the Spanish government to reject aspects of the agreement that extend tariff concessions to products from Western Sahara and address labelling practices, particularly where goods are entering the EU market duty-free and labelled as Moroccan despite previous rulings by the European Court of Justice.
In addition, the motion proposes the introduction of fast and effective safeguard mechanisms that would allow authorities to intervene when market distortions occur. Specifically, it suggests suspending the agreement if imports disrupt the market by more than 5% in volume or price, with the possibility of activating such measures within days and without requiring full approval from all EU member states.
The proposal also calls for reciprocity in the use of active substances, noting that certain inputs restricted in the EU remain permitted in third countries. It further highlights the need to strengthen controls both at origin and at EU entry points to ensure compliance with European standards.
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Industry representatives have long expressed concerns over the impact of the EU–Morocco agreement, particularly in the tomato sector. According to sector data, Morocco has overtaken Spain as the EU’s leading tomato supplier since 2022, with exports to the EU increasing by 52% between 2012 and 2025, following the entry into force of the agricultural protocol of the agreement.
Beyond trade measures, the motion also addresses broader EU regulatory issues, calling for a review of environmental and production-related rules that are seen as limiting the competitiveness of European farmers. It advocates reducing administrative burdens and avoiding overregulation that goes beyond EU requirements.
Although non-legislative in nature, such parliamentary motions express the position of the chamber and formally urge the government to adopt specific measures. Following approval, the resolution is published and transmitted to the Spanish government.
