Keywords: Social policy


French unions oppose plan to expand work on may day

Several major labor unions in France have voiced strong opposition to a proposed reform that would expand work on May 1, traditionally recognized as International Workers’ Day. The unions are urging the government to reconsider the process and avoid fast-tracking the legislation. In a joint statement,......

Benabdallah critiques government action and outlines PPS alternative

Mohammed Nabil Benabdallah, Secretary-General of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), delivered a detailed critique of government policies during his appearance on the television program Saâat Assaraha, which aims to provide direct dialogue and public engagement. Benabdallah focused on pressing......

Morocco strengthens its direct social support system with data-driven reform and long-term vision

Morocco is expanding its direct social support program through a data-driven reform designed to enhance precision in identifying beneficiaries and ensure sustainable financing for one of the country’s most ambitious welfare initiatives. Authorities describe the reform as a pivotal step in building......

Morocco admits flaws in social registry algorithm that risk denying aid to poor families

Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa has acknowledged serious technical errors in the digital system used to determine eligibility for social assistance, warning that the algorithm may unfairly exclude vulnerable households from receiving government support. Speaking before the House of Representatives,......

Spanish right pushes for split data collection on nationals and foreigners

Spain’s two leading right-wing parties, Partido Popular (PP) and Vox, have called for national statistics agencies to separate data on foreigners from figures concerning Spanish nationals. The proposal, championed by PP’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Valencia’s......

Morocco to boost child support in 2026 under expanded welfare initiative

Morocco is preparing to raise monthly child allowances in 2026 as part of a broader expansion of its direct social support program for low-income families. The plan also extends assistance to orphans and neglected children living in social care institutions, reinforcing the country’s commitment......

Morocco advances toward unified solution on long-delayed pension reform

Morocco’s government has taken a concrete step toward resolving its long-standing pension crisis, as Finance Minister Nadia Fettah announced a new national consensus to reform the system within a defined and credible timeline. Following a high-level meeting of the National Commission on Pension......

Challenges in child welfare: Morocco's path to better protection

Morocco's government is taking significant steps to enhance child welfare as it faces pressing challenges in protecting its youth. During a national meeting focused on child protection held in Sale, Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, Naïma Ben Yahya, emphasized the need for......

Morocco’s strides in social protection showcased at World Bank, IMF meetings

Morocco's advancements in social protection took center stage on Wednesday during the "MENA Social Protection Roundtable," a pivotal event at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings. Wafaa Jamali, Director General of Morocco’s National Agency for Social......