King Mohammed VI Opens Parliament, Calls for Faster Reforms

King Mohammed VI opened the first session of Morocco's 12th Legislature in Rabat on Friday, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and other royals. In his speech to both parliamentary chambers, the monarch described the new term as a potential turning point for the country.

The King urged accelerated economic reforms and stronger water, energy, and food security. He also called for making advanced regionalization and administrative decentralization fully operational to ensure territorial equity.

“Partnership is a sovereign choice and a voluntary commitment that cannot be subjected to any pressure, threat, or blackmail.”

On migration, the King stated that the current cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits. He cited outdated legal provisions and judicial decisions that hinder the repatriation of minors and benefit criminal networks.

The Sovereign emphasized that Morocco's partnership with Spain has advanced significantly, including on irregular migration. However, he warned that partnership is a sovereign choice that cannot be subjected to pressure or blackmail.

The speech identified five major projects for the next five years, focusing on transforming strategic sectors and placing youth at the center of public policies.