Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major return
Summary
Morocco’s recent parliamentary elections showed a major shift in party strengths and a low voter turnout of about 38%. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats, followed by the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and the Istiqlal Party. The Justice and Development Party (PJD) made a significant comeback by increasing its seats from 13 to 54.Key Facts
- PAM increased its seats from 87 in 2021 to 97, becoming the largest party.
- RNI, which led the government previously, dropped from 102 seats to 66.
- Istiqlal Party’s seats fell from 81 to 65.
- PJD rose from 13 seats in 2021 to 54 seats in the new parliament.
- Voter turnout was low at 38.08%, down from 50.86% in 2021 and 42.27% in 2016.
- Together, PAM, RNI, and Istiqlal hold 228 of 395 seats, enough for a majority coalition.
- Morocco’s king appoints the head of government from the party that wins the most seats.
- Rivalries and tensions among parties could affect government formation despite existing coalitions.
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