Moroccan Government majority claims strong public support amid opposition scrutiny

Government allies in Morocco’s upper house of parliament said Tuesday they have observed what they described as “strong indicators” of public support for renewing confidence in the current administration, during a plenary session reviewing the government’s performance in the presence of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

Majority party representatives also argued that governments are not expected to prevent crises, but rather to manage them effectively.

During the same session, a labor union affiliated with the Independence Party praised recent social dialogue outcomes following what it called “seven difficult years,” while business representatives welcomed the government’s decision to reduce corporate tax rates.

Mohamed Bakkouri, head of the National Rally of Independents’ group in the House of Councillors, said the prime minister deserved credit for presenting his government’s record for parliamentary review before submitting it to the public.

He said the government’s performance would be “well received” by citizens and institutions, adding that “strong indicators” pointed to growing public support. He also cited improvements in social protection, health reform, investment and employment policies.

Fatima Saadi, representing the Authenticity and Modernity Party, highlighted what she described as political cohesion within the governing coalition and progress on social policy reforms, particularly in health care and housing support programs. She said about 100,000 households had benefited from state housing assistance.

She also pointed to initiatives aimed at supporting cultural industries and regulating digital media, including film, theater and creative sectors.

Abdelkader El Kihel of the Independence Party said governments are judged by how they manage crises rather than by preventing them, noting overlapping economic, climate and geopolitical pressures. He said social welfare reforms had advanced but still required further improvements in service quality and access.

Mouhammad Harma, speaking for the General Union of Workers of Morocco, said the current government had made gains following “seven difficult years” of stalled or inconsistent social dialogue, while acknowledging ongoing concerns over purchasing power.

Mohamed Alawi, representing the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, praised the reduction of corporate tax to 20%, saying it helped broaden the tax base and improve public revenues. He also highlighted progress on tax refunds and procurement reforms aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.