The Finance and Economic Development Committee of the House of Representatives approved, in the early hours of Wednesday, the first part of the 2026 Finance Bill by a majority vote.
This portion received the support of 24 deputies, while 10 opposed it.
During the session, attended by the Minister Delegate in charge of Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, a total of 350 amendments were submitted, including 325 from the opposition, 23 from the majority, and 2 submitted by the government.
Zaina Shaheem, Chairwoman of the Finance and Economic Development Committee, praised the “positive atmosphere” during the meeting and acknowledged the serious engagement of the various parliamentary teams with the bill’s content, reflected in the amendments mainly concerning customs and tax issues.
Shaheem noted that the voting process proceeded smoothly and highlighted the government’s responsiveness to the various opinions and comments from committee members.
During the general discussion of the 2026 Finance Bill, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah emphasized that the overall context of its preparation reflects a new phase in national economic dynamics, shifting the focus from mere resilience or mitigating the effects of crises to achieving sustainable growth and diversifying wealth sources within a successful Moroccan economy, guided by a long-term strategic vision.
She added that Morocco has achieved notable success in maintaining macroeconomic balances and enhancing financial sovereignty, thanks to tax reforms, expenditure rationalization, and improved resource mobilization, which have led to reduced indebtedness and strengthened international institutional confidence. According to her, these factors are poised to attract more global investors.
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