Twinning Project: Support for Capacity Building of the Constitutional Court (Morocco)

Deadline: 10-Feb-2026

The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support institutional reform in Morocco’s Constitutional Court through a twinning project under the Technical Cooperation Facility (TCF). The project, with a maximum EU budget of EUR 1,000,000, aims to modernize court tools, strengthen judicial and administrative capacities, and align Morocco’s Constitutional Court with European and international standards over a 24-month implementation period starting 15 June 2026.

Supporting Morocco’s Constitutional Court through Twinning Projects

The European Commission seeks proposals to enhance the efficiency, independence, and accessibility of the Constitutional Court of Morocco. The initiative falls under the TCF Morocco framework (Decision No. NDICI-GEO-NEAR/2022/ACT-61040) and will be implemented through indirect management with Moroccan authorities.

Project Objectives

• Institutional Strengthening: Modernize tools and improve the static and dynamic structure of the Constitutional Court

• Capacity Building: Strengthen judicial capacities of court members, legal advisers, and registry staff

• Guides and Reference Materials: Develop best practice guides aligned with European standards and adapted to the Moroccan context

• Institutional Cooperation: Establish rapprochement processes with European Constitutional Courts to support institutional reform

• Communication Enhancement: Improve internal and external communication policies to reinforce the Court’s presence in public and institutional landscapes

Project Components

1. Institutional Strengthening

   • Optimization of general organization

   • Modernization of operational tools

   • Improvement of administrative and judicial workflow

2. Capacity Building

   • Training for judges, legal advisers, and registry staff

   • Development of reference materials and guides

   • Study tours, seminars, and round tables

3. Communication and Public Engagement

   • Internal and external communication strategy development

   • Surveys, analyses, benchmarking, and evaluations

Funding and Duration

• Maximum EU Budget: EUR 1,000,000

• Start Date: 15 June 2026

• Duration: 24 months

Eligibility

• Public administrations and mandated bodies of European Union Member States

• Organizations must be authorized to submit proposals through the national contact points of EU Member States as defined in the twinning manual

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1. Verify eligibility as a public administration or mandated body of an EU Member State

2. Consult the national contact point for twinning projects in your country

3. Prepare a proposal aligned with the objectives of institutional strengthening, capacity building, and communication

4. Submit the application through the national contact point by the stated deadline

Why This Project Matters

• Supports the rule of law and constitutional justice in Morocco

• Enhances judicial independence, efficiency, and accessibility

• Promotes alignment with European and international standards

• Fosters institutional cooperation between Morocco and EU Member States

Tips for Applicants

• Highlight experience in judicial or institutional reforms

• Demonstrate capacity to provide technical assistance and training

• Include detailed methodologies for capacity building, benchmarking, and communication strategies

• Ensure proposal aligns with EU twinning project requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can apply?

Public administrations and mandated bodies of EU Member States, authorized through national contact points.

2. What is the budget for the project?

Up to EUR 1,000,000 funded by the European Union.

3. What is the project duration?

24 months, starting on 15 June 2026.

4. What are the main objectives?

Strengthening Morocco’s Constitutional Court, enhancing judicial and administrative capacities, aligning with European standards, and improving communication and public engagement.

5. What activities are included?

Analyses, reviews, benchmarking, diagnostics, surveys, trainings, study tours, seminars, and round tables.

6. How should proposals be submitted?

Through the national contact points of EU Member States, following the twinning manual guidelines.

7. Is the project only for judicial reforms?

Yes, the focus is on institutional reform in the field of constitutional justice and strengthening Morocco’s Constitutional Court.

Conclusion

This European Commission twinning initiative offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen Morocco’s Constitutional Court, promote judicial independence, and foster collaboration with European institutions. Successful applicants will play a key role in modernizing the Court, building staff capacity, and reinforcing the rule of law in Morocco.

For more information, visit European Commission.