The European Union mobilised almost MAD 2.5 billion in 2025 to support Morocco’s major national reforms.
The funding was provided mainly through direct budget support, reinforcing the EU’s position as one of Morocco’s most important strategic partners.
This large-scale mobilisation is meant to accompany Morocco as it pushes ahead with key reforms that touch everyday life, from social protection and education to energy, agriculture and public administration.
The support also fits with the EU’s own priorities, especially when it comes to sustainable growth, social inclusion and cooperation across the Mediterranean.
The renewed financial backing comes at a symbolic moment for EU–Morocco relations. In 2025, the two partners marked 25 years of their Association Agreement, a framework that has shaped political, economic and social cooperation for a quarter of a century.
The current support is also part of the New Pact for the Mediterranean, which aims to give fresh energy to Euro-Mediterranean partnerships.
A big share of the EU funds went to human development. Through the “Karama” programme, the EU supported Morocco’s reform of its social protection system, helping improve access to direct social assistance and compulsory health insurance.
Around MAD 292 million were allocated to this programme, with the goal of reducing social and economic gaps and ensuring fairer access to basic services.
Territorial development was another priority. Under Morocco’s advanced regionalisation process, rural and mountainous areas received support worth nearly MAD 32 million.
This funding strengthened local governance, supported regional development plans and encouraged sustainable economic activities in less-favoured areas.
Education, research and innovation also benefited from EU backing. In 2025, the ESRIM programme received MAD 240 million to support reforms in higher education, scientific research and academic mobility with Europe.
On the environmental front, the EU continued to support Morocco’s green ambitions. Through the Green Partnership signed in 2022, the “Green Land” programme backed the “Green Generation” and “Forests of Morocco” strategies.
About MAD 858 million were mobilised to promote sustainable farming and forestry, boost food security and create jobs in rural areas.
Through the Green Energy programme, the EU provided more than MAD 103 million to support Morocco’s energy reforms, including modernising the electricity market and promoting sustainable power.
The EU also stepped up support for financial inclusion and small and medium-sized businesses, with MAD 112 million aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation.
At the same time, public administration reform and digital services were supported with MAD 76 million under the “Islah” programme.
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