Moroccan post-election government and parliamentary shifts

Following the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026, Morocco has entered a period of intense political maneuvering to establish new governing structures.

Initial efforts focused on the formation of the next government, with appointed head of government Fatima Zahra Mansouri leading consultations to define the parliamentary majority. During this phase, parties such as the Mouvement Populaire and the Constitutional Union Party engaged in negotiations centered on social welfare and party commitments. Internal shifts were also noted within the Authenticity and Modernity Party regarding potential alliances and the possible exclusion of the National Rally of Independents from the majority.

In a subsequent development, four political parties—the Democratic Forces Front, Al Insaf, the New Democrats, and Unity and Democracy—announced the creation of a joint parliamentary group within the House of Representatives. Comprising six deputies, this coalition aims to “consecrate parliamentary renewal” and move beyond traditional numerical power dynamics to access intermediate parliamentary rights.

Expanding on this trend of legislative coordination, the Progress and Socialism Party, the Democratic Forces Front, and the New Democratic Party have announced the formation of another joint parliamentary group for the twelfth legislative term (2026–2031). This group, involving signatories such as Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, Mustapha Benali, and Mohamed Drif, intends to coordinate legislative duties, oversight of public policies, and parliamentary diplomacy. The parties stated they aim to serve the public interest while maintaining their “individual identity, autonomy, and political references,” emphasizing strict adherence to the Constitution and institutional ethics.