Morocco: Youth and partnership with Madrid on the agenda of Mohammed VI's speech

King Mohammed VI of Morocco delivered a speech at the opening session of Parliament following September's elections, addressing relations with Spain. He stated that cooperation with Madrid is a sovereign choice, free from pressure or threats, after the July migration crisis at Ceuta. The king also discussed the situation of Moroccan youth, announcing new prospects for this demographic, which had protested in 2025. Border management and migration policies were key topics in his speech.