PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Summary
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in the recent parliamentary election but did not get enough to control the government alone. PAM will need to team up with other parties to form a ruling coalition. The voter turnout was low, and the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) increased its seats but will stay in opposition.Key Facts
- PAM won 97 out of 395 seats in Morocco’s House of Representatives.
- A majority requires 198 seats, so PAM does not have enough to govern alone.
- King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from the party with the most seats.
- The PJD increased its seats from 13 in 2021 to 54 but will remain in opposition.
- PAM is likely to form a coalition with the monarchist Istiqlal party and others.
- Voter turnout was 38%, one of the lowest since 1999.
- Potential prime ministers from PAM include Fouzi Lekjaa and Fatima Ezzahra Mansouri.
- Mansouri could become the first female prime minister of Morocco if chosen.
- The new government will manage investments related to Morocco cohosting the 2030 World Cup.
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