Industrie : le Maroc victime de son succès ? | Ryad Mezzour

Morocco is now ranked first among African countries in the African Development Bank's 2025 Industrialization Index. But this industrial success comes at a particular time. While the Kingdom is attracting massive investments in batteries, electric vehicles, and strategic materials, several European officials are concerned about Morocco becoming a Chinese industrial hub geared towards the European market. In the 12/13 news program on Médias24, Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, discusses Morocco's ranking by the AfDB, the European Industrial Accelerator Act, the battle over rules of origin and local content, and the risks and opportunities for Moroccan industry. -------- Chapters: 0:00 - Africa's leading industrial power? 4:40 - Responding to EU accusations 9:30 - Why is Morocco being targeted? 12:46 - The battery sector 17:50 - Industrial Accelerator Act 22:40 - The precedent of aluminum rims 27:24 - Choosing between the EU and China? 31:37 - A vital issue for our industry? #industry #morocco #investment #europe #africa