EU-Morocco Trade Dispute: SONREP says the European Commission is pushing to include agricultural products from occupied Western Sahara in EU-Morocco trade arrangements, warning it would breach EU Court of Justice rulings that require Sahrawi consent. Defense & Security Linkages: A US Senate bill (NDAA FY2027, Section 1268) would order a 10-year Pentagon plan to deepen US defense cooperation with Morocco, including joint exercises, runway refurbishments and drone-related force modernization. Business & Investment Risks: CODESA tells the UN Decolonization Committee that land seizures and home demolitions in occupied Western Sahara are paired with transfers of land to foreign companies, raising concerns about economic exploitation without Sahrawi consent. Human Rights Pressure at the UN: In Geneva, NOVACT and ACAPS-backed reporting highlights nearly 170 violations documented in 2025, alongside claims of media and observer access restrictions. Canary Islands Terrorism Debate: Spain’s Canary Islands forum renews calls to reassess Polisario’s status, with victims’ groups urging greater legal accountability for attacks attributed to the movement. Regional Water Stakes: A Maghreb-focused commentary argues water must be treated as a strategic economic and sovereignty issue as drought and desalination costs rise. Morocco’s Corporate Clout: Forbes ranks five Moroccan family business groups among MENA’s top 100, signaling continued regional influence across finance, real estate, agriculture and retail.