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The Finance and Economic Development Committee in the House of Representatives approved early Wednesday the first part of Morocco’s 2026 Finance Bill by a majority vote.
The draft received support from 24 members and opposition from 10 others. During the session, attended by Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa, lawmakers presented a total of 350 amendments – 325 from the opposition, 23 from the majority, and two introduced by the government.
Committee Chair Zaina Chahim told Morocco’s news agency MAP that the session took place under constructive conditions, noting that members from both the majority and opposition engaged seriously with the bill’s content. She said the proposed amendments mainly focused on customs and tax provisions.
Chahim added that the voting process unfolded in a calm atmosphere, with the government showing responsiveness to comments and proposals raised by committee members from different political groups.
Earlier, Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah said during the general discussion of the Finance Bill that the document reflects a new phase in Morocco’s economic policy – one focused on transitioning from post-crisis resilience toward sustainable growth and diversification of wealth sources.
She also pointed to Morocco’s efforts to maintain macroeconomic balance and strengthen financial sovereignty through fiscal reforms, spending control, and improved resource mobilization, which she said helped reduce debt and boost investor confidence.
MWN with MAP
