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Morocco · Country watch

2027 Budget Priorities Set, New Government Takes Charge

Morocco's 2027 budget focuses on key economic priorities as the new government under Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri assumes office.

· · 9 sources

The picture Stable

Business conditions in Morocco remain stable as the 2027 budget priorities are set, and the new government under Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri assumes office, providing clarity on future economic directions.

In this briefing Mohammed VI · Government of Morocco · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Aziz Akhannouch · Nabil Benabdallah · Charafat Afailal

Regulation

  • Public sector
  • Finance

King Mohammed VI Approves 2027 Budget Priorities

Government of Morocco
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King Mohammed VI presided over a Council of Ministers on Saturday, approving the general orientations of the 2027 finance bill. The budget focuses on five main priorities: purchasing power, youth integration, regionalization, strategic sovereignty, and economic strengthening, according to La Vie Eco. This marks the first ministerial council for the new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Impact Public-sector managers and financial planners gain clarity on economic priorities for 2027, aiding in strategic planning.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗, Telquel ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

  • Public sector

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Takes Office as PM

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri officially succeeded Aziz Akhannouch as Prime Minister on Saturday in Rabat. The handover ceremony reviewed key strategic dossiers and ongoing projects, according to La Vie Eco. This leadership change comes as the new government begins to implement its agenda, which includes significant economic and social reforms.

Impact Public-sector leaders and policy analysts must adjust to new leadership and potential shifts in policy direction under Mansouri.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗

  • Public sector

Benabdallah and Afailal Return to Government

Nabil Benabdallah and Charafat Afailal have returned to governmental roles under the new administration led by Fatima Zahra Mansouri. Their appointments mark a return to political influence after being dismissed in the previous government, according to yabiladi.com. This reshuffle reflects the new government's strategy to include experienced figures in its cabinet.

Impact Public-sector stakeholders must consider the implications of experienced ministers returning to influential positions.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗

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