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"The EU/Morocco Agreement on liberalisation measures is difficult to assess clearly. Political and strategic considerations, the need for development of neighbourly cooperation and the economic and democratisation reforms implemented in the country show a need for further rapprochement and development of cooperation. The proposed trade agreement is indeed more favourable to Morocco; however, the country has only just set out on the road to development. The rapporteur believes that the agreement is more harmful to Moroccan farmers than to European farmers, that liberalisation will benefit mainly the large corporations with European capital, including French companies that control trade.
The European Commission argues that trade will be closely monitored, that the increase in imports of tomatoes will be negligible, and that imported fruit and vegetables will meet quality and production standards. Questions remain as to the social conditions offered to those employed in their production, including children, and other standards in the production process. It is also true that other countries are also interested in the Moroccan market, and it would be hard for the neighbouring European Union to remain inactive. There are no conclusive arguments on either side."@en1
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