Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Mr. Maroš Šefovi

2:00 am

Mr. Maroš Šefovi:

I thank the Senator. The question on Morocco is one on which, to be honest, I did not go into great detail in preparing for this meeting. Therefore, I can give only a general outline. I can provide a written answer if that would be welcome.

The steps mentioned were indeed triggered by the ruling of the European Court of Justice, which asked us to correct the way the trading mechanism was set up. I believe that what has been proposed is in full conformity with the court’s ruling, which was our prerogative; however, concerning the greater details, I will have to look into the matter so as not to mislead the Senator and to give a precise answer.