The Moroccan parliamentary delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been participating since Monday, June 19, 2023, in the proceedings of the third part of the 2023 ordinary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held at the European Parliament headquarters in Strasbourg, with the participation of Mr. Hassan Arif from the Social Democratic Constitutional group.
In this context, members of the Moroccan parliamentary delegation took part in the proceedings of various committees of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, notably the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons, the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development, in addition to the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media, and the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination.
On the sidelines of the activities on the session's agenda, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe hosted on Tuesday a side event initiated by the Moroccan section, which organized a thematic seminar in partnership with the Kingdom's Consulate General in Strasbourg on the topic: "Defending Human Rights Overseas," featuring Mr. Driss El Yazami as a keynote speaker. The Moroccan participation on this occasion also included the organization of an art exhibition.
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
On September 7 in Casablanca, the Constitutional Union (UC) launched its platform for the 2026 legislative elections, prioritizing job creation, purchasing power, and productive growth under the commitment "A Productive Economy, More Job Opportunities, and Stronger Purchasing Power." Key Challenges Addressed: Secretary-General Mohamed Joudar highlighted that ~2.9 million Moroccan youth are currently not in employment, education, or training (NEETs), alongside inflation pressures and market intermediaries driving up living costs. Core Proposals: Align vocational training with market demands and support first-job access for youth. Improve the business climate, expand financing for SMEs/startups, and combat monopolies and rent-seeking. Strengthen market competition and supply chain transparency to curb inflation rather than relying solely on temporary price fixes. Combine private initiative with strategic state oversight to ensure growth benefits all social classes and regions.
