Fouad Lajji, a prominent member of the political bureau of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), held a significant meeting on September 2, 2026, in the city of Fes. This gathering was part of the ongoing communication program the party is organizing across various regions, aimed at presenting its vision to address numerous challenges faced by Moroccans. During his address, Lajji emphasized that improving purchasing power is one of the foremost issues that require urgent attention.
In his remarks, Lajji clarified that the party does not claim to possess the "absolute truth"; rather, it draws on the experiences of its members and their engagement with various issues to diagnose problems and propose viable solutions. He stressed that the essence of political responsibility lies in serving the citizens and ensuring they can live with dignity and respect.
Focusing on the topic of purchasing power, Lajji highlighted the plight of retirees, arguing that it is unacceptable for retirees to live on pensions ranging from 1200 to 2000 dirhams amidst rising living costs. He revealed that the party's proposal includes a gradual increase in pensions for this demographic, assuring that the party has mechanisms for financing these initiatives, with further details to be disclosed in subsequent events.
Additionally, Lajji raised an important point regarding widows, questioning the rationale behind halving their pensions after the death of their husbands when family obligations, such as children's education, rent, and loans, remain unchanged. He advocated for allowing widows to receive the same pension their spouses would have earned, arguing that the family's social status does not alter simply due to the loss of the primary breadwinner.
Moreover, Lajji acknowledged that the current state of pension funds necessitates reform. He mentioned that the proposals put forth by the party in this regard are based on specific accounting mechanisms and funding resources, the details of which will be shared later as part of a broader strategy to enhance purchasing power and improve living conditions for citizens.
In this context, Lajji asserted the importance of reforming pension funds but emphasized that such reforms must not come at the expense of the middle class. He highlighted that the party has a comprehensive approach for addressing the status of each pension fund individually.
Shifting to the issue of income tax, Lajji noted that there are lessons to be learned from other experiences, proposing that the party's approach involves reassessing the tax brackets. Instead of high-income earners benefiting from the same exemptions as those with lower incomes, he suggested a gradual revision of tax brackets, with varying rates based on income levels, aiming to achieve greater equity in income taxation.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
