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Journalistic groups oppose temporary press panel
The professional and trade union organizations of the press sector in Morocco, on July 29, 2026, expressed their unequivocal rejection of the appointment of the provisional committee to manage the National Press Council. They considered this move to be in conflict with the principles of self-regulation and the independence of the profession, which are essential for safeguarding journalistic ethics. They emphasized that the manner of appointment grants government control over the sector and sidelines the role of unions. This comes amid widespread criticism of Law No. 09.26, which violates constitutional principles and aims to marginalize professional bodies and diminish their role. They also pointed out that the proposed system for representing the council's components discriminates between journalists and media institutions, favoring large organizations over small and medium ones. Moreover, it relies on individual voting rather than group ballots, thereby threatening the independence and balance of the sector. Ultimately, the organizations declared their intention to continue defending media independence and self-regulation, and to resist any attempts to undermine professional and constitutional gains through future organizational, protest, or advocacy actions.
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