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Press releases, regional activity reports, and coverage from Union Constitutionnelle.

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Jun 4, 2024
As part of its series of consultative meetings with various stakeholders, the Constitutional, Democratic and Social Parliamentary Group at the House of Representatives received on Monday a delegation from the Moroccan Bar Association, led by President El Houssine Zouiani. The meeting focused on hearing the legal profession’s viewpoints and observations regarding the draft Civil Procedure Code currently under review by the Committee on Justice, Legislation, and Human Rights. Participants engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on key provisions within the proposed bill to ensure judicial efficiency and safeguard the rights of litigants.
Jun 21, 2023
The Moroccan parliamentary delegation, including Hassan Arif from the Social Democratic Constitutional group, participated in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg (June 2023). The delegation engaged in various committee proceedings and organized a thematic seminar on "Defending Human Rights Overseas" in partnership with the Kingdom's Consulate General, alongside an art exhibition.
May 9, 2023
Chaoui Belassal, head of the Social Democratic Constitutional group in the House of Representatives, stated that Morocco is facing an unprecedented complex crisis since WWII, cushioned by strategic projects completed in recent decades. He urged adherence to Royal directives to build a strategic food reserve system, attributing the current crisis to rising costs, inflation, and central bank monetary tightening.
Feb 8, 2023
The Bureau of the House of Representatives decided to establish a joint thematic committee between both houses of parliament to reassess relations with the European Parliament, following false allegations and attacks from certain parties within it. The decision was made during a meeting attended by parliamentary group heads, alongside plans for an upcoming study and media session.
Feb 1, 2023
The House of Representatives adopted by majority Bill No. 54.22 amending and supplementing Law No. 69.00 on state financial control over public enterprises and other bodies. Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Faouzi Lekjaa, stated that the legislation aims to implement public procurement reform, expand its scope to administrative public institutions, standardize procurement procedures in line with international standards, while exempting specific commercial entities.
Apr 10, 2022
The House Committee on Finance and Economic Development adopted by majority (25 for, 10 against) the first part of the 2023 Finance Bill in the presence of Economy Minister Nadia Fettah and Budget Minister Delegate Faouzi Lekjaa. The session featured 210 proposed amendments (47 customs, 142 tax including 42 from the opposition), ahead of scheduled plenary sessions for debate and voting on both parts of the bill.
Oct 12, 2021
The House of Representatives holds two plenary sessions on Wednesday to discuss and vote on the government program.
Oct 7, 2021
Mohamed Sajid and Abdessamad Archane chaired a consultative meeting with the joint "Constitutional Democratic and Social" parliamentary group to congratulate MPs and emphasize collaborative action. The meeting concluded with the appointment of Chaoui Belassal as the head of the joint parliamentary group.
Mar 4, 2019
Constitutional Union MP Mohamed Zerdali is participating alongside a Moroccan parliamentary delegation in the Pan-African Parliament committee meetings in South Africa. The sessions focus on migration, food security, and climate change, with the delegation highlighting Morocco's pioneering experience through initiatives like the Green Morocco Plan, renewable energy development, and migration management.
Feb 14, 2019
Chaoui Belassal, member of the Morocco-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee, highlighted that the European Parliament's overwhelming adoption of the new fisheries agreement marks a fresh start for strategic relations and refutes claims by opponents of Morocco's territorial integrity. Covering maritime waters from Cap Spartel to Cap Blanc, the agreement increases annual financial support to 52.2 million euros while ensuring local socio-economic benefits and environmental protection.
Feb 11, 2019
Under the chairmanship of House Speaker Habib El Malki, the Thematic Working Group on Parity and Equality held a handover meeting between outgoing president Thouraya Faraj and incoming president MP Khadija Ziani (Constitutional Union group). El Malki praised the committee's pioneering role and proposed transforming it into a permanent parliamentary committee, emphasizing that women's issues require long-term dedication. Ziani acknowledged the leadership's continuous support, as the meeting reviewed past achievements and the upcoming action plan to advance gender mainstreaming.
Jan 16, 2019
During a House of Representatives session, MP Khadija Ziani of the Constitutional Union group criticized the alarming rise of illegal immigration in northern Morocco, directly linking it to high youth unemployment rates. She urged the government to take urgent and practical measures to combat this "painful" phenomenon by creating real job opportunities that preserve the dignity of Moroccan youth and protect them from "death boats" and harsh economic conditions.