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The King highlighted Morocco’s new development model, rooted in territorial equity, social justice, and inclusive growth and called for targeted support to fragile regions, mountains, oases, and integrated programs for rural growth.
Morocco’s monarch His Majesty King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final legislative year. He urged lawmakers to act with “seriousness and responsibility,” to finish pending bills, and drive forward national projects.
Uppermost in his mind was the ongoing protests by youth against corruption and government’s profligacy by spending billions of dollars for building stadia for hosting the FIFA football with Italy and Spain. Youth maintain that such massive spending on peripheral heads should not be the priority for Morocco, which has basic problems to address like unemployment, poverty in certain pockets etc.
The King highlighted Morocco’s new development model, rooted in territorial equity, social justice, and inclusive growth and called for targeted support to fragile regions, mountains, oases, and integrated programs for rural growth. The King stressed that all actors, MPs, parties, local officials, the media, must collaborate to explain policy and safeguard citizens’ rights.
His speech came after a wave of youth-led protests overnight. In cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier, demonstrators voiced anger over corruption and real frustrations with underfunded health and education systems. Critics say the government pours resources into stadiums for the 2030 World Cup while vital public services lag.
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Importantly, protest organizers paused demonstrations ahead of the King’s address, hoping it would respond to their demands. Now Moroccans watch closely: will this be a turning point, or just lines in a speech?
