Keywords: Compensation fund


Trump abandons January 6 compensation fund proposal amid Republican pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn a proposal to establish a government-funded compensation program for individuals prosecuted in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, following opposition from members of his own Republican Party. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed......

Morocco rethinks welfare with direct aid and social protection reforms

Morocco is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to welfare and social protection, aiming to modernize its support systems while addressing long-standing economic and regional disparities. Central to this shift is the gradual reduction of the Compensation Fund, the country’s hallmark......

Morocco allocates $1.34 billion to stabilize essential goods prices in 2026

The Moroccan government has set aside MAD 13.77 billion ($1.34 billion) in 2026 to subsidize essential goods, including butane gas, sugar, and soft wheat flour, according to the compensation fund report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The funding aims to counter domestic production shortfalls caused......