Morocco's pension reform efforts are at a critical juncture as Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui informs the House of Councillors about ongoing discussions with trade unions, emphasizing the need for consensus amid complex challenges. Despite the government's commitment to dialogue, opposition groups criticize the lack of concrete solutions, fearing the burden may fall on workers, while the Moroccan Front warns against reforms that neglect social equity.
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Azzedine El Midaoui, emphasized this Wednesday the importance of maintaining the free access to quality public services. During a press conference held in Rabat, he highlighted the latest developments in the sector and the ongoing achievements, which are rooted both in a national vision and a territorial approach.
On the occasion of World Day Against the Death Penalty, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) marked October 10 by expressing hope for a reform of the Penal Code that could lead to a legal abolition of the death penalty. Both institutional and civil society actors are advocating for Morocco to take this significant step, following its vote in favor of the UN moratorium on capital punishment.