Morocco and EU launch two targeted and organized emigration programs

Morocco and the European Union have launched two programs aimed at organizing migration, moving from an improvised system to a structured approach. Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, emphasized the need for coordination and strategic planning in circular migration. The initiatives, THAMM+ and PRIM 2, are designed to be complementary and convergent, focusing on professional mobility and inclusion. THAMM+ is an economic initiative involving Rabat, Paris, and Brussels, which aims to organize departures to meet specific labor market needs in sectors like agriculture and hospitality. Dimiter Tzantchev, EU Ambassador to Morocco, stated that migration should be a legal, safe, and mutually beneficial bridge between societies. Christophe Lecourtier, French Ambassador to Morocco, highlighted the goal of making mobility a "triple advantage" for individuals, Morocco, and France. PRIM 2 focuses on the territorial aspect of migration, specifically in the Souss-Massa and Oriental regions. This program addresses daily migration policy implementation, including access to services, economic integration, and support for migrants. Cassilde Brenière, Director of Expertise France, underscored the importance of local ownership of migration policies by involving regional stakeholders. The launch of these programs signifies Morocco's role as a pivot between Europe and Africa, and the EU's effort to secure legal migration pathways amid internal pol