After long negotiations
Germany is likely to conclude a migration deal with Morocco
January 23, 2024, 8:32 p.m
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Berlin has long been trying to conclude migration agreements with many countries in order to limit irregular migration – so far with moderate success. But now an agreement with the North African state of Morocco is apparently about to be concluded.
After months of talks, a migration agreement between Germany and Morocco is apparently emerging. The Federal Government’s Special Representative, Joachim Stamp, told the portal “The Pioneer”: “I am pleased that we have agreed on comprehensive migration cooperation with Morocco, in which we will work in trust and friendship on how we can reduce irregular migration for the benefit of our two countries and strengthen legal routes into the labor market.
The security of both countries should also benefit from the cooperation. “We want to create more order together through collaboration and clear control and thus make migration better,” said Stamp.
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Stamp had prepared a migration agreement during several visits to the North African country in recent months. In addition to limiting irregular migration, particularly by combating smuggling, there should also be cooperation in recruiting skilled workers, for example for the hospitality, care and construction industries. “Skilled immigration from Morocco to Germany is a win-win for both sides,” explained Faeser.
Agreements with other countries are still pending
“Morocco is an important political player in the entire North African region. As a direct neighbor, the country is also an important partner of the European Union,” says the ministry’s website. The ministry emphasized that cooperation between Germany and Morocco is already working well in civil protection and disaster protection, as well as in the fight against organized crime, especially drug trafficking.
In December, Faeser signed a migration agreement with Georgia. This also involved the repatriation of refugees who were required to leave the country and the recruitment of skilled workers from the country. Faeser also announced similar agreements with Kenya, Colombia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, among others.