Moroccans vote in parliamentary elections after migrant rush to Ceuta
Summary
Moroccans are voting to elect 395 members of their House of Representatives, with nearly 16 million people registered to vote. Key issues in the election include the cost of living, unemployment, and inequality, following a recent migrant surge to the Spanish territory of Ceuta.Key Facts
- Voting took place on a Wednesday, with polling stations open from 8 am to 7 pm local time.
- Only 4% of registered voters are aged 18 to 24, raising concerns about youth turnout.
- The Moroccan king appoints the prime minister from the party that wins the most seats.
- Economic issues like rising unemployment, inequality, and living costs dominate the election campaign.
- The migrant influx to Ceuta caused tension between Morocco and Spain but was not a main campaign topic.
- The National Rally of Independents (RNI) party, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, is a leading contender.
- Akhannouch has promised more reforms but faces criticism over conflicts of interest and youth protests.
- The main rival party is the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which seeks to boost youth wages but has faced corruption scandals.
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