Keywords: Government policy


US launches “Trump Accounts” as 250th Independence Day celebrations begin

The United States has launched a new government-backed investment initiative, “Trump Accounts,” as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The programme introduces state-funded savings accounts for children born within a defined eligibility......

French budget minister calls for focus on social spending over public sector jobs

France’s Budget Minister David Amiel has called for a shift in public finance priorities, arguing that the country’s fiscal challenges should be addressed by reviewing social spending rather than targeting jobs in the civil service. Speaking in a media interview on Sunday, Amiel rejected......

Mustapha Baitas announces Morocco's definitive return to GMT legal time

The Moroccan government is ending the system of permanent daylight saving time that has been in place for several years. Starting from September 20, 2026, the Kingdom will officially revert to the legal time corresponding to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), a decision presented as final by the Executive. The......

Morocco to Return to Legal GMT Time at Summer's End, Announces Aziz Akhannouch

The Moroccan government has decided to revert to legal time (GMT) at the end of the summer season, thus ending the system of permanent GMT+1 that has been in place for several years. The announcement was made by the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, following the government council meeting.This decision......

Australia to extend fuel tax relief for motorists

The Australian government has announced plans to extend a temporary reduction in fuel taxes for motorists, aiming to ease financial pressure on households affected by rising energy costs and global instability. The measure, initially introduced in March, reduced fuel excise taxes by half and lowered......

Students hold “heading to bankrupt Indonesia” protests against prabowo’s policies

Hundreds of students gathered in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Friday to protest government policies under President Prabowo Subianto, particularly recent decisions related to public spending and rising fuel prices. The demonstrations, branded by organizers as “Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia,”......

Conventional terminations: bill to reduce unemployment benefit duration rejected in the French National Assembly

A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to......

Unemployment insurance: Government agrees to demands from social partners

The French government has agreed to key demands from social partners in ongoing negotiations over unemployment insurance, notably by withdrawing a previously contested policy framework, according to official correspondence obtained on Wednesday. In a letter addressed to social partners, Prime Minister......

Amazigh language: 1,000 teaching positions to be allocated in 2026

The Moroccan government has announced the allocation of 1,000 dedicated teaching positions for the Amazigh language in 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening linguistic diversity within the national education system. The announcement was made in Rabat by the Minister Delegate in charge of......