Keywords: Labour


Morocco: Political Parties, Unions and Civil Society Groups Welcome Historic Shift in Sahara Issue

Morocco's political, trade union, professional and civil society organizations have voiced strong support for what they describe as a historic turning point in the Moroccan Sahara issue, reaffirming their commitment to national unity and the diplomatic direction led by King Mohammed VI. In a series......

2027 Elections: Moroccan Unions Push for Greater Transparency and Workers’ Representation

Morocco’s leading trade union organisations are pushing for a major overhaul of the legal framework governing employee representative elections, arguing that existing regulations no longer reflect the realities of the labour market and must be updated to ensure credible and effective representation......

Remote Work and Platform Jobs: Morocco Prepares Major Employment Law Changes for 2027

Morocco is preparing a major update to its labour legislation as the government seeks to adapt employment regulations to changing working patterns and the expansion of digital professions. The proposed reform, outlined in the explanatory note accompanying the 2027 Finance Bill, is expected to address......

Morocco Expects More Than 70,000 Civil Servants to Retire by 2030

Morocco is preparing for a major transition in its public administration, with 70,266 civil servants expected to reach the legal retirement age between 2026 and 2030. The projected departures are outlined in the human resources report accompanying the draft 2027 Finance Bill and highlight the growing......

Morocco’s CESE Reviews Working Conditions of Security and Cleaning Staff in Public Contracts

Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) is examining the employment conditions of security guards and cleaning workers hired by private companies to provide services to public administrations and state-owned institutions. The initiative seeks to address persistent social challenges......

France Protests: Clashes Erupt in Paris as Public Anger Fuels Nationwide Demonstrations

Paris witnessed renewed tensions on Saturday, October 24, as demonstrations over living costs, education and public services escalated into confrontations between protesters and security forces. The unrest unfolded during a nationwide mobilisation that prompted the French government to deploy tens of......

German industry loses nearly 500,000 jobs since 2019, Ifo study finds

Germany’s industrial sector has lost nearly half a million jobs since 2019, highlighting the challenges facing one of Europe’s largest manufacturing economies. According to a study by the German economic research institute Ifo, industrial employment declined by 496,000 positions between the......

Spain plans a 5% increase in the minimum wage ahead of snap elections

Spain’s government is reportedly preparing a new package of social measures that would include an increase of approximately 5% in the national minimum wage. The proposal was reported by Spanish newspaper El País, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plans, and comes as the government......

Morocco’s El Mansouri Government Faces Major Legislative Test as Key Reforms Await Action

RABAT, Morocco — Turning political commitments into enforceable laws will be one of the first major challenges facing Morocco’s new government led by Fatima Zahra El Mansouri. With parliamentary business still underway and several campaign promises awaiting legislative follow-through, the......