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Morocco forms new four-party coalition government

Overview

Morocco held legislative elections on September 23, 2026, to renew the 395 seats of the House of Representatives. The Ministry of Interior reported a final national voter turnout of 38.02%, a significant decline from the 50% participation in 2021 and the lowest rate since 2007. This low engagement, particularly among youth, was attributed to social frustration regarding unemployment, rising costs of living, and inequality. Leading up to the election, political parties presented diverging socio-economic visions. The Istiqlal Party proposed state-led approaches to food security and education, while the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) focused on direct social support and wage increases. The Progress and Socialism Party emphasized social justice, targeting poverty and youth unemployment, and the National Rally of Liberty (RNI) campaigned on expanding healthcare and raising the minimum wage. Following the elections, King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female Prime Minister. A four-party coalition was established, comprising the Authenticity and Modernity Party (97 seats), the Istiqlal Party (65 seats), the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (26 seats), and the Progress and Socialism Party (19 seats). Holding 207 seats, the alliance surpassed the 198-seat majority threshold. The coalition government has pledged to select ministers based on “competence, political sense, and integrity.” Its reformist agenda focuses on social justice, economic productivity, and managing national projects like the 2030 FIFA World Cup. On October 28, 2026, the Progress and Socialism Party reviewed the government’s program following its parliamentary installation. While offering constructive support for the program’s political, social, and developmental directions, the party emphasized that its support is contingent on the government’s ability to translate commitments into “tangible actions for citizens.”

Entities

Morocco · Authenticity and Modernity Party · Progress and Socialism Party · Fouzi Lekjaa · Mohammed VI

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] The national voter turnout for the legislative elections reached 38.02%.
[● 4 SOURCES] By 5 PM, the Ministry of the Interior reported a national participation rate of 28.05%.
[● 17 SOURCES] The election is held to renew 395 seats in the House of Representatives.
[● 15 SOURCES] A total of 15,801,162 voters are registered on the general electoral lists.
[● 15 SOURCES] The abstention rate in the Moroccan legislative elections was 61.98%, the highest in 20 years.
[● 15 SOURCES] The new government majority consists of four political parties: Authenticity and Modernity, Istiqlal, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, and Progress and Socialism.
[● 15 SOURCES] The new parliamentary majority holds 207 seats.
[● 14 SOURCES] The formation of the majority follows the legislative elections held on September 23.
[● 13 SOURCES] Voting concluded at all national polling stations at 7:00 PM.
[● 12 SOURCES] Counting and tallying of votes began immediately after polls closed.
[● 11 SOURCES] Voting proceeded normally across all regions, with only a few isolated cases.
[● 9 SOURCES] The Tarajal border in Ceuta experienced no mass migrant arrivals on Wednesday morning despite social media calls for a surge.

Timeline

7 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Progress and Socialism Party addresses Sahara issue and government program
Morocco's Progress and Socialism Party expressed support for the government's program and called for a final resolution to the Sahara conflict following an upcoming UN Security Council decision.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 23 sources
Morocco forms new four-party coalition government
Morocco's PAM party has formed a four-party coalition led by Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, securing a 207-seat majority to address economic and social challenges.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Progress and Socialism Party nears decision on government participation
Morocco's Progress and Socialism Party is considering joining the government being formed by Fatima Zahra Mansouri, following reports of deep alignment on democratic and economic priorities.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 97 sources
Morocco legislative elections see 38.02% national voter turnout
Morocco's 2026 legislative elections saw a 38.02% national turnout as 7,288 candidates competed for 395 seats in the House of Representatives amid economic and social challenges.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
National Rally of Liberty unveils new electoral program in Morocco
National Rally of Liberty leader Mohamed Chouki unveiled a new electoral program focusing on social dignity, raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams, and expanding healthcare and social support.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Progress and Socialism Party outlines political vision for Morocco
The Progress and Socialism Party in Morocco has released its political vision for 2026, focusing on combating poverty, youth unemployment, and healthcare exclusion to achieve social justice.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Authenticity and Modernity Party outlines Morocco social support reforms
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party proposes shifting social support from companies directly to citizens to protect purchasing power and expand aid to two million more people.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Morocco debates minimum wage hikes and food price strategies
Morocco faces debates over economic stability as the Istiqlal Party proposes new food supply regulations and discussions intensify regarding a potential 46% increase in the minimum wage.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Progress and Socialism Party unveils Moroccan election platform
Morocco’s Progress and Socialism Party has unveiled its election strategy and platform, focusing on wage increases, social protection expansion, and industrial sovereignty to address the cost of living.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Authenticity and Modernity Party proposes social and wage increases in Morocco
Fouzi Lekjaa of Morocco's PAM party has proposed doubling direct social support, raising minimum pensions to 3,000 dirhams, and increasing monthly wages by up to 4,000 dirhams.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Moroccan political parties outline competing social and economic visions
Moroccan political parties Istiqlal and PAM are outlining competing social and economic visions, focusing on public services, digital training, and addressing the rising cost of living.

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