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Morocco's embassy in Madrid hires Brussels lobbyist for its farmers

The consultancy firm Acento Public Affairs has been hired by Morocco's embassy in Madrid to defend the interests of its farmers in Brussels. They are heavily dependent on trade with the EU to which Spain is a gateway. [...]

Published on 26/11/2024 at 05:40 GMT

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