On Thursday, the European Union adopted a unified position supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as one of the most realistic solutions to end the Western Sahara dispute. This trajectory comes as part of the diplomatic gains Morocco recorded in recent years, with over 120 countries – including European countries – supporting Rabat’s proposal. Substantial shift in EU position on SaharaThe position conveyed through the joint statement from the EU also reflects a major diplomatic breakthrough and a unified stance. This effectivley create a bilateral political council tasked with strengthening the partnership. For the EU, Morocco has always been an indispensable actor in regional peace efforts.