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"I obviously voted in favour of this recommendation to the Council because it seems only right that the partnership between the European Union and Morocco should move up a gear. It was essential for Parliament to send a strong political message to our Moroccan friends. Morocco’s participation in EU programmes has been under consideration since the conclusion of the Association Agreement in 1996 and then since being granted advanced status in 2008. For a number of years, Morocco has shown evidence of remarkable courage and a proactive approach to undertaking radical reforms moving towards democracy, rule of law and an enhanced dialogue with Europe. It was therefore only natural to reward its efforts and endorse it role as the EU’s main partner in the Arab world. This participation is not unconditional: it will be gradual and Morocco will have to make a financial contribution to the general EU budget in return. It is also conditional on further reforms and the successful implementation of the new Constitution, adopted in late 2011. I therefore welcome the decision taken by Parliament and am confident it will strengthen and enrich the strategic EU–Morocco partnership."@en1
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