Spain
Moroccan Workers Become Largest Foreign Labor Force in Spain
Moroccans constitute the main foreign workforce in Spain with more than 340,000 people of working age, surpassing Romanians who had been at the top of the ranking in recent years.
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Employment
Morocco
EU Imposes Duties on Moroccan Aluminum Wheels to Protect Industry
The European Union (EU) is determined to fully use trade defense instruments to protect its industry and the jobs it generates from Morocco.
France
France Unveils Updated List of Labor Shortage Occupations, Sparking Union Debate
After a year of waiting, the government has finally transmitted to the social partners the list of dozens of shortage occupations in France, which opens the possibility for undocumented workers to obtain residence permits. However, this new register is not well received by some unions.
Morocco
UK Garment Industry Hit as Fast Fashion Brands Shift to North Africa
In the UK, major clothing brands have turned to suppliers in Morocco, Turkey and Tunisia, leading to the closure of several dozen factories and the loss of a thousand jobs.
Morocco
Morocco's Housing Program Boosts Real Estate, Attracts Diaspora Buyers
Despite inflation and successive crises in recent years, the Moroccan real estate sector has recovered in 2024. This, thanks in particular to the direct housing assistance program which has been a great success with Moroccans and the Moroccan diaspora.
Morocco
Morocco's Urban-Rural Wealth Gap Widens, National Survey Finds
Since 2019, social disparities have widened further between urban and rural areas in Morocco, reveals the 2022-2023 national household living standards survey.
Sport
Economist Warns 2030 World Cup Won't Solve Morocco's Economic Challenges
The organization of the 2030 World Cup by Morocco, jointly with Spain and Portugal, will not be enough to absorb the endemic unemployment and revive the kingdom’s economy, said the economist Mohammed Jadri, warning about the risk of public debt and an increase in the unemployment rate after the global football event.
Morocco
Morocco's Construction Sector Faces Labor Shortage Amid World Cup Preparations
The construction sector in Morocco is facing a shortage of skilled labor. This is due to the many infrastructure projects launched in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco
AI Adoption in Moroccan Call Centers Raises Productivity and Job Concerns
In search of efficiency and productivity, some call centers in Morocco are increasingly opting for artificial intelligence. The trend worries unions who fear massive job losses.
Morocco
Moroccan Healthcare Group Denies Hiring Egyptian Nurses, Considers Foreign Recruitment
The "Akdital" group broke its silence to provide clarifications following the lively controversy sparked by the statements of the Egyptian Minister of Labor, Mohamed Gibran, who announced on Saturday the recruitment, by the group, of 800 Egyptian nurses in Morocco, with a monthly salary of 10,000 dirhams and a housing allowance of 2,000 dirhams.
France
Moroccan Vineyard Workers in France Allege Wage Theft and Trafficking
Three Moroccan workers working on wine estates in the Libournais region of Gironde have just filed a complaint against their employer, whom they accuse of fraud and human trafficking.
Morocco
Glovo's Rapid Growth in Morocco Raises Concerns Over Delivery Workers' Conditions
While Morocco is now one of the five largest Glovo markets worldwide, the company’s delivery people are exposed to difficult working conditions.