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Government Program Approved, Wage Demands Rise
Morocco's government program gains approval, while unions press for wage increases and fulfillment of past agreements.
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Morocco's business environment remains stable as the government program is approved, providing policy clarity. Unions' wage demands and power cable inspections highlight ongoing challenges.
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In this briefing ACSM · Morocco-Spain power cables · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Moroccan unions · Chambre des représentants
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Inspection of Morocco-Spain Power Cables Planned
Spanish company ACSM is set to inspect the undersea power cables connecting Morocco and Spain, yabiladi.com reports. The inspection aims to assess the infrastructure's condition and identify maintenance needs, following a major outage in the Iberian Peninsula in April 2025. This operation is considered a priority to ensure the reliability of the power link.
Impact Energy providers and grid operators prepare for potential maintenance activities affecting power supply stability.
Sources: yabiladi.com ↗
Internal tension
Unions Demand Wage Increases from New Government
With the new government under Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri in place, unions are pressing for wage increases and the fulfillment of previous agreements, Hespress reports. The demands are particularly focused on the education and health sectors, highlighting ongoing tensions between the government and labor organizations. The unions' proactive stance reflects their intention to address long-standing grievances.
Impact Public-sector employers face pressure to negotiate wage increases and fulfill past agreements, impacting budget allocations.
Sources: Hespress ↗
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
Government Program Approved by Parliament
Morocco's Chambre des représentants approved the government program presented by Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri with 204 votes in favor and 127 against, according to Telquel. The program outlines the new government's priorities and is a key step in implementing its agenda. The approval follows the constitutional requirement for parliamentary endorsement, cementing the government's mandate.
Impact Public-sector contractors and partners gain clarity on government priorities with the program's approval.
Sources: Telquel ↗, yabiladi.com ↗
Also today in Morocco
- Programme gouvernemental : l'opposition relève le manque d'indicateurs précis et d'échéances définies — Telquel
- Le rideau tombe, mais l’œuvre demeure — La Vie Eco
- Marché obligataire : Poursuite des pressions haussières — La Vie Eco
- Ukraine, Iran… carburants de la colère européenne ? — Aujourdhui
- PLF 2027 : Lekjaa promet de concilier engagements et marges financières — La Vie Eco
- الجنيه المصري يواصل التراجع.. مبيعات المستثمرين وضغوط الطاقة ترفع الطلب على الدولار — Akhbarona
- [Tribune 2/4] Ministère de la Santé : derrière les changements de nom — Telquel
- الذهب يتراجع إلى أدنى مستوى منذ غشت ويتجه لأكبر خسارة أسبوعية في أربعة أشهر — Agadir 24
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