By Isaac Hammouch The new migratory crisis in Ceuta has abruptly revived memories of 2021 and placed relations between Morocco and the European Union back under strain. Yet behind the issue of migration lies something much deeper: trust between two partners that have become interdependent. Trade, security, migration, Western Sahara, investment, and diplomatic leverage are…
The live streams are still running, training their cameras on the beach at Ceuta, where nothing is happening. The self-styled citizen journalists are still pounding the streets, capturing their shaky smartphone footage. Zia Yusuf of Reform UK was out there at the weekend, wearing a crisp white shirt and smart tailored trousers, lest anyone confuse…
Twenty five US states sued the administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners. The tariffs came into effect in July, targeting countries including the UK and China as well as the European Union, over Washington’s contention that they have failed to…
For more than a decade, the European Union has struggled to develop a coherent and credible migration policy. Despite repeated promises of comprehensive reform, the Union continues to respond to migration crises in an ad hoc and reactive manner. While migratory pressure on Europe’s external borders has become increasingly intertwined with geopolitical tensions, the EU…
Thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within hours, under circumstances that continue to raise questions. Between social unrest, rumors, apparent security lapses, and diplomatic tensions, this episode goes far beyond a simple migration issue. It forces us to examine Moroccans’ relationship with their future, how institutions function, and the explanations…
By Isaac Hammouch Democracies are not measured solely by their economic prosperity, technological achievements, or political stability. Above all, they are judged by their ability to protect the most vulnerable, uphold fundamental freedoms, and safeguard the dignity of every human being. That is precisely why the events that unfolded in Berlin during the Pride March…
The transatlantic relationship between Europe and the United States is entering a new phase of uncertainty. The return of Donald Trump to the White House marks not only a political shift in Washington, but also a profound questioning of the strategic balances that have structured the West since the end of the Second World War….
For decades, Europe was convinced that its economic, social, and political model constituted a global benchmark. It possessed a powerful industry, considerable diplomatic influence, and one of the highest standards of living on the planet. Today, this certainty is wavering. The observation is brutal. The United States dominates disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms….
Chronicle by Isaac Hammouch June 12, 2026, will not just be a date in the archives of the European Union; it will be the symbol of a historic renunciation. With the entry into force of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, Europe has not merely reformed its laws; it has changed its face. This…
Starting from June 2026, the European Union enters a new phase of its migration policy. After years of negotiations, the European Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes fully applicable. This is not a single law, but a set of texts that reorganize the way member states register migrants, examine asylum applications, control borders, allocate responsibilities,…
