Keywords: Public Policy


France launches expert review of social security funding to reshape welfare financing

France is opening a new chapter in the debate over the long-term sustainability of its social protection system after President Emmanuel Macron commissioned a panel of four independent experts to examine how the country's welfare model should be financed in the decades ahead. The initiative reflects......

France proposes major workplace reforms to tackle extreme heat before summer 2027

France is considering a broad overhaul of workplace practices as increasingly frequent heatwaves reshape the country's approach to labor, public services and urban resilience. In a new strategic roadmap titled "For a Cooler France," the High Commission for Strategy and Planning has called......

Assilah hosts Mediterranean Youth Academy to advance multidimensional diplomacy and youth leadership

The sixth edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy has opened in Assilah, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and international experts to explore how youth can play a more influential role in shaping public policy and strengthening international cooperation. Organized by the Mediterranean......

Morocco’s House of Councillors to review national climate policies in annual parliamentary session

Morocco’s House of Councillors will hold its annual plenary session on Wednesday, July 8, to examine the country’s public policies aimed at addressing climate change and assess the preparedness of public institutions and stakeholders to respond to its growing impacts. The session, scheduled......

Morocco launches sweeping reform of HCP to strengthen statistical governance

Morocco has taken a significant step toward modernizing its public data architecture after the Government Council approved two landmark draft laws designed to overhaul the country's statistical system and redefine the role of the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The legislative package introduces......

Indonesia's former minister Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years in corruption case

An Indonesian court has convicted former Education Minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim on corruption charges, handing down a 10-year prison sentence in a ruling that could have significant implications for investor sentiment and governance perceptions in Southeast Asia's largest economy. The......

Paris metro passenger fined €150 for transporting television highlights unclear baggage rules

A passenger travelling on the Paris metro has been issued a €150 fine after being stopped for carrying a newly purchased television through the city’s underground network, reigniting debate over the interpretation of baggage regulations on public transport in the French capital. The incident......

Trump nominates Lance Schroyer to lead ICE amid renewed focus on immigration enforcement

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate veteran law enforcement official Lance Schroyer as the next Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a position that has lacked Senate-confirmed leadership for several years. The nomination marks another step in the......

Press Review: Government, Transport, Diplomacy, and the 2026 World Cup Dominate the News

The Moroccan press this Friday highlights news dominated by several strategic issues, ranging from government decisions to transport infrastructure, international cooperation, sports performances, and economic reforms. Various media also reflect on the Kingdom's diplomatic initiatives and several structural......