On 8 July 2026, the European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution granting consent to the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco that amends and supplements the existing Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for Morocco's participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA). The resolution, based on a recommendation from the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A10-0151/2026), represents the Parliament's formal approval step under the EU consent procedure, as outlined in Articles 186 and 218(6) TFEU.
The resolution gives consent to the Council's draft decision (05480/2026) regarding the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the EU and Morocco. It instructs the European Parliament's President to forward the Parliament's position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Kingdom of Morocco. By granting consent, the European Parliament enables the Council to conclude the amended agreement, thereby allowing Morocco to continue and deepen its participation in the PRIMA initiative under revised terms. This reinforces EU-Morocco scientific and technological cooperation in the Mediterranean region, potentially enhancing collaborative research and innovation outcomes. The resolution also affirms the Parliament's institutional role in the EU's external agreement consent procedure.