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PAM wins 97 seats; King must appoint PM

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Summary

PAM Secures Seats

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured 97 of 395 parliamentary seats.
King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from PAM under the 2011 constitution.
Voter turnout fell to 38.02 percent, the lowest since 2007.
PAM campaigned on a $37 billion platform promising one million jobs, higher wages and health investment.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) rose to 54 seats, up from 13 in 2021.

Summary

Youth Boycott Momentum

Analyst Dr Ibrahim Dean says youth disillusionment threatens the election's credibility.
Only 5% of registered voters are aged 15-24, while 30% are over 60.
Young Moroccans cite 25-37% unemployment and rising living costs for abstaining or protesting.
Far-left Democratic Path and banned Al-Adl Wal Ihsane call for a boycott, labeling conditions undemocratic.
Around 7,288 candidates from 27 parties contest the vote, with registration down 9.7% since 2021.

History

Historical Context

After February 2011 protests sparked by the Arab Spring, King Mohammed VI announced constitutional reforms on 9 March and a referendum was held on 1 July 2011. Voters approved the draft by 98.49%, granting the parliament-elected party the right to name the prime minister. The subsequent November election brought the Justice and Development Party to power, reshaping Morocco’s political landscape.

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PAM Secures Seats

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured 97 of 395 parliamentary seats.
King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from PAM under the 2011 constitution.
Voter turnout fell to 38.02 percent, the lowest since 2007.
PAM campaigned on a $37 billion platform promising one million jobs, higher wages and health investment.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) rose to 54 seats, up from 13 in 2021.

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