The Moroccan government's 2027 budget prioritizes preserving public financial stability and strengthening social justice, according to the ruling party at the House of Representatives. The budget aims to restore purchasing power, expand social protection, and support employment, while reducing territorial and social disparities. This approach is built on realistic and responsible assumptions, including a 3.7% growth rate, a 3% budget deficit, and 66.9% debt-to-GDP ratio.
The Socialist group at the House of Representatives welcomed the budget's focus on financial stability, citing efforts to maintain stable water and electricity tariffs for citizens and entrepreneurs. The group also praised the creation of six regional aggregation and commercialization companies in major agricultural basins, as well as the implementation of a comprehensive reform of meat and fish marketing circuits and supply chains.
The Authenticity and Modernity group emphasized the budget's importance as the first under the new government, highlighting its potential to drive qualitative progress in inclusive and sustainable development and territorial justice. The group noted that the government has prioritized restoring purchasing power, consolidating the foundations of the social state, and generalizing social protection, with measures aimed at strengthening citizens' purchasing power and ensuring access to essential social services.
The Istiqlalien group of unity and egalitarianism welcomed measures to develop social action, protect childhood, and support the elderly and people with disabilities. The group noted that nearly 1.4 million people benefit from social programs, emphasizing the need to continue and strengthen these efforts, particularly in rural areas and vulnerable zones.
The government has committed to supporting young people, strengthening intergenerational solidarity, and accompanying families caring for their parents and elderly individuals. These measures are seen as investments in family autonomy and social cohesion. The group also reaffirmed its attachment to Arabic and Amazigh as official languages, highlighting the creation of a special account to finance the implementation of Amazigh's official status.
The Constitutional Democratic and Social group expressed its commitment to supporting the social orientation of the budget, which aims to improve citizens' living conditions. The group emphasized the importance of revising and simplifying the criteria for determining eligibility for social assistance, as well as gradually introducing household income as the primary eligibility criterion.
The 2027 budget reflects a willingness to address citizens' concerns and support their daily lives, with initiatives and measures aimed at driving concrete change. The ruling party's priorities are centered on financial stability, social justice, and improving living conditions, with a focus on inclusive and sustainable development.
Key points
- The 2027 budget prioritizes financial stability, social justice, and improving living conditions.
- The government aims to restore purchasing power, expand social protection, and support employment.
- The budget is built on realistic assumptions, including a 3.7% growth rate and 3% budget deficit.
