How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
Summary
Morocco is holding parliamentary elections amid worries from many young people about unemployment and poor living conditions. Around 60,000 people tried to cross from Morocco to the Spanish city of Ceuta recently, showing the tough situation many face. The election will decide the next government, but real power still lies with King Mohammed VI.Key Facts
- Morocco’s election is for 395 seats in the House of Representatives.
- The king chooses the prime minister from the party that wins the most seats.
- About 60,000 people risked crossing into Ceuta, a Spanish territory, in late July.
- Unemployment in Morocco is about 13%, while youth unemployment is 37.3%.
- Recent protests focused on jobs, healthcare, and living costs led to over 2,400 prosecutions.
- Some young activists are entering politics to address these issues, such as Hamza El Kharroubi, who runs with the Environment and Sustainable Development Party.
- Fouzi Lekjaa, a popular football official and politician, has gained attention in this election.
- The election is happening amid hopes to build stronger youth political representation by 2031.
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