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During the detailed discussions of the 2027 Finance Bill sub-budgets, the Moroccan House of Representatives addressed critical issues regarding medical migration, social welfare funding, and the impact of agricultural import policies on small-scale producers. The sessions highlighted a growing concern over the domestic market's stability and the retention of national expertise.
In the Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, MP Khadija Kanine raised an alarm regarding the annual migration of approximately 700 doctors to Europe and beyond immediately following their graduation from public medical schools. Kanine emphasized that these migrations represent a significant loss of public investment. She urged for the expansion of university hospital networks and the enhancement of clinical training environments to improve working conditions and curb the exodus of medical professionals.
Parallel to this, the Committee on Social Sectors debated the financial crisis facing student housing and social welfare institutions. MP Brahim Bencheloun revealed that operational costs for these facilities have surged by 50%, driven by the rising prices of essential food commodities, including red meat and edible oils, alongside mandatory wage increases. He criticized the delay in government subsidies and called for the implementation of Law 65.15 to establish a sustainable national funding model for social care.
Regarding agricultural policy, the Committee on Productive Sectors witnessed a sharp critique from MP Larbi Chraibi directed at the Minister of Agriculture, Khalid Hatimi. Chraibi argued that the authorization to import 30,000 tons of olive oil has flooded the internal market, disadvantaging local farmers who are struggling with high harvesting costs and middleman speculation. Furthermore, he noted that customs exemptions for livestock imports have failed to significantly lower meat prices for consumers, advocating instead for direct support to local breeders to ensure national food sovereignty.
Source: Fes News