Morocco presents 2027 Finance Bill focusing on social state and purchasing power

Morocco Finance Bill 2027 Fouzi Lekjaa social state budget deficit

Moroccan Minister of Economy, Finance, and Public Performance, Fouzi Lekjaa, has presented the 2027 Finance Bill (PLF 2027) to Parliament. The budget aims to reduce the deficit to 3% of GDP while targeting a national economic growth rate of 4.7% by the end of 2026, with inflation projected at 0.7%.

The bill outlines five key priorities, most notably the reinforcement of the social state and citizen purchasing power. Proposed measures include structural reforms to markets and pricing, the expansion of health coverage, increased direct social assistance, and improvements to public health and education systems. Additionally, the government plans to implement a direct housing aid program.

Other strategic priorities include a national integrated program for youth (2027–2031) covering training and financing, as well as initiatives for regionalization and territorial development. During the presentation, Minister Lekjaa defended the government against opposition criticism, asserting that the budget is designed to build economic resilience and protect sovereign decision-making amidst global uncertainties.

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AADL · Algeria · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Fouzi Lekjaa · Mohamed Tarek Belaribi · Mohammed VI · Morocco · National People's Assembly · Parliament of Morocco · Setif

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[● 2 SOURCES] The bill includes five main priorities for the government. flasheconomie.com · lnt.ma
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2027 Finance Bill aims to reduce the budget deficit to 3% of GDP. flasheconomie.com · www.lereporter.ma
[● 2 SOURCES] The government plans to reform markets and pricing policies starting in 2027. flasheconomie.com · lnt.ma
[○ 1 SOURCE] A national integrated program for youth will be implemented for the 2027-2031 period. flasheconomie.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] National economic growth is projected at 4.7% by the end of 2026. flasheconomie.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inflation is projected to be contained at 0.7%. flasheconomie.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The budget prioritizes purchasing power and the social state. flasheconomie.com · lnt.ma
[○ 1 SOURCE] The bill includes measures for regionalization and territorial development. flasheconomie.com