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El Mansouri's Economic Plans, Teacher Protest Dispersed
Morocco's new economic strategy aims for growth and social aid, while security forces disperse a teacher protest in Rabat.
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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed today. El Mansouri's economic strategy aims for growth and social aid, while unrest persists with teacher protests in Rabat.
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In this briefing Moroccan Parliament · Security Forces of Morocco · Morocco Foodex · Salon International de l'Alimentation · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Government of Morocco
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Nothing significant reported today.
Internal tension
Security forces disperse teacher protest in Rabat
Security forces dispersed a protest by early childhood teachers in front of the Moroccan Parliament in Rabat on Monday, according to Hespress. The protest was organized by the national coordination of early childhood education staff, demanding better working conditions and recognition. The intervention by the police aimed to clear the area after the teachers began an overnight sit-in. No injuries were reported during the dispersal.
Impact Public-sector educators face challenges in advocating for improved conditions amid government resistance.
Sources: Hespress ↗
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Morocco showcases at SIAL Paris with 82 exhibitors
Morocco participated in the 31st edition of the Salon International de l'Alimentation (SIAL) in Paris, featuring 82 exhibitors from various agri-food sectors, according to Telquel. The Moroccan delegation, organized by Morocco Foodex, aimed to highlight the diversity and quality of Moroccan agri-food products. The event provided a platform for Moroccan companies to expand their market presence and establish new trade connections.
Impact Agri-food exporters gain exposure and potential new trade opportunities in European markets.
Sources: Telquel ↗, La Vie Eco ↗
Politics
El Mansouri targets 5% growth and social aid increase
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's Prime Minister, outlined her government's economic strategy for the coming years, targeting an average growth rate of 5%. The plan includes controlling inflation at 2%, limiting the budget deficit to 3% of GDP, and reducing public debt, according to La Vie Eco. El Mansouri's approach emphasizes sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility, aiming to balance economic expansion with social commitments.
Impact Public-sector employees and finance sector participants will see policy shifts towards controlled inflation and budget management.
Sources: La Vie Eco ↗
Also today in Morocco
- أوراش الحكومة السابقة مستمرة مع المنصوري.. هل انتصر منطق الاستمرارية على شعار تغيير المسار؟ — Akhbarona
- Programme gouvernemental : Séance plénière mercredi au Parlement — La Vie Eco
- وقفة لأساتذة التعليم الأولي أمام البرلمان تتحول إلى مسيرة احتجاجية بعد تدخل الأمن — Alyaoum24
- الحكومة تستهدف نموا بـ5% وتضخما بـ2% وتقليص الدين العمومي — Hespress
- "المستشارين" يناقش البرنامج الحكومي — Hespress
- Pouvoir d’achat, emploi, école, santé : les priorités du gouvernement El Mansouri — La Vie Eco
- Aides sociales à 1 000 DH, retraites à 3 000 DH... Les grandes promesses d’El Mansouri — Telquel
- تخريب قنصلية يثير غضب مغاربة فرنسا — Hespress
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