Borel from Morocco: EU’s “zero tolerance” for corruption

The message of “zero tolerance” to corruption was sent by EU High Representative Josep Borrell during his visit to Morocco on 5 and 6 January.

According to the European External Action Service’s announcement, Mr Borel discussed with the head of the Moroccan government Aziz Achanous and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, about the ongoing investigation in relation to corruption allegations against members of the European Parliamentfor which the removal of their parliamentary immunity has been requested.

He reiterated the position of the European Union, according to which there can be no impunity for corruption. Pending the outcome of the ongoing investigations by the judicial authorities, Josep Borrell said that everyone’s full cooperation in this investigation is expected.

“The position of the European Union is clear: there can be no impunity for corruption, zero tolerance for it. We must await the outcome of the ongoing investigations by the judicial authorities that should clarify these facts, and we expect everyone’s full cooperation in this investigation,” he noted.