Majority: Government strongly engaged in implementing social state initiatives

The heads of the governing majority, following their meeting on Wednesday, commended the government’s strong efforts in advancing the social state agenda, particularly in expanding health coverage, housing, and healthcare, according to an official statement.

This regular meeting was chaired by Aziz Akhannouch, head of the RNI, alongside Fatima Zahra Mansouri, coordinator of the PAM, and Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, with Rashid Talbi Alami and Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid also in attendance.

The majority emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to building a high-quality public education system, making it more attractive and a hub for future talent, ensuring it serves as a social mobility engine for Moroccan youth.

They stressed that this is being achieved through structural reforms in the education sector, a key foundation of the social state, underscoring the government’s continued focus on elevating the status of teachers, as reflected in the social dialogue minutes concerning education professionals.

The government’s swift and serious efforts were highly praised by the majority, both in carrying out its programs and public policies and in responding efficiently to the various shocks and natural disasters that have affected the country. These actions align with royal directives, particularly in dealing with the aftermath of the Al Haouz earthquake and the recent floods in southeastern Morocco.

In this regard, the government has allocated 2.7 billion MAD and launched a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the flood-stricken areas and provide financial aid to affected families.

The statement additionally voiced the majority’s strong opposition to the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice on the agriculture and fisheries agreements between Morocco and the EU, criticizing it for lacking foresight, neutrality, and legal understanding. It also reiterated that the issue of Morocco’s territorial integrity is solely under the authority of the United Nations and the Security Council.

The same source stressed that Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern territories “will not be subjected to any coercion or compromise.” The majority expressed its strong support for the Moroccan state’s firm stance of rejecting any agreement or legal document that does not respect its territorial integrity.

They also reaffirmed their ongoing solidarity with the King and their commitment to mobilizing efforts, strengthening the internal front, and maintaining constant vigilance to defend Morocco’s claims over the Sahara while countering the misleading narratives of those who challenge the nation’s territorial unity.

The statement also conveyed “the majority’s recognition of the inflation issues our country has faced over the past two years, along with the continued rise in prices for certain goods, primarily driven by external factors.”

It highlighted the government’s proactive response to this situation through various measures, such as providing direct financial support to families, intervening to stabilize prices for essential goods and services like transportation, and ensuring the stability of utility costs, including water and electricity.

The majority additionally reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing government efforts to improve social and economic conditions, boost incomes, and address the needs of the middle class.

It also emphasized the importance of uplifting vulnerable and underprivileged areas, announcing that tackling employment issues will be a top priority in the next phase.

The same source pointed out that the components of the majority are cohesive and consistent in their positions on various issues, which has positively influenced government management.

It stated that since taking office, “the government has effectively implemented all its commitments outlined in the program, while also ensuring a swift and constructive response to emerging challenges, all while fully adhering to the financial framework set to ensure the sustainability of funding for social initiatives.”

The majority also commended the successful start of the school year, which introduces “a new approach to implementing the social state agenda.” This includes providing additional direct financial support to families to help them buy books and school supplies, per royal directives. This new assistance adds to the direct financial aid that millions of schoolchildren already receive.

The majority also recognized the role of the opposition in Parliament, whether in contributing to public discussions, shaping legislation, or exercising oversight, which strengthens Parliament’s role as a facilitator of democratic dialogue in the country.

They condemned the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, expressed full solidarity with the Lebanese people and government, and called on the international community to urgently intervene to protect civilians and uphold Lebanon’s sovereignty.

The majority also condemned the war waged by Israel against the Palestinians, which has claimed thousands of lives, mostly among women and children, and caused widespread destruction and displacement.

They called for an immediate end to the conflict, a return to negotiations, and the opening of diplomatic channels to stop the bloodshed and violence in the region.

The majority stated that lasting peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through a two-state solution, with Gaza as part of a viable, independent Palestinian state and East Jerusalem as its capital.