Moroccan Parliament Concludes 2027 Budget Debates

The Moroccan Finance Bill for 2027 has entered a critical legislative phase today, Saturday, November 14, with a plenary session of the House of Representatives dedicated to continuing the examination of the project's provisions and voting on its parts, in preparation for a final decision on the text as a whole, in accordance with the schedule announced by the legislative institution.

The session's agenda, which was set to begin at 9:00 AM, included the government's response to the interventions of parliamentary groups and deputies, followed by a vote on the first part of the bill, before moving on to discuss the second part concerning sectoral budgets and hearing reports from the relevant committees.

This session follows the approval by the Finance and Economic Development Committee on Thursday, November 12, of the first part by a majority of 23 votes to 17 against, amidst discussions addressing tax choices, public spending, and the social and economic commitments for the coming year.

The debate is significant as it defines the financial framework for the government's work during 2027, in light of parliamentary demands related to strengthening public services, investment, and protecting purchasing power. The announcement of the session's schedule was not, in itself, a confirmation of the final vote result.