Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Summary
The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which supports Morocco’s monarchy, won the most seats in the recent parliamentary election with 97 out of 395 seats. No party won a majority, so PAM will likely form a coalition government, and King Mohammed VI will appoint the prime minister from the largest party.Key Facts
- PAM won 97 seats, leading the parliamentary election in Morocco.
- The National Rally of Independents (RNI) took 66 seats, and the Istiqlal Party got 65 seats.
- The Justice and Development Party (PJD) increased its seats from 13 in 2021 to 54 this election.
- Voter turnout fell to 38.02%, down from 50% in 2021.
- The King appoints the prime minister from the party with the most seats, meaning PAM is positioned to lead the next government.
- PAM will need to form a coalition since no single party won a majority.
- PAM promises a $37 billion plan to create 1 million jobs and improve wages, healthcare, and social services.
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri from PAM could become prime minister and the Arab world's second female head of government.
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