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Morocco 2026 election campaign launch and economic debate

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Morocco 2026 election campaign launch and ~~youth engagement~~ economic debate

As the September 23, 2026, legislative elections approach, Morocco has officially launched its electoral campaign. The race for 395 seats in the House of Representatives involves ~~approximately~~ 1,850 candidacy lists featuring 7,288 candidates from 27 to 28 political ~~parties.~~ parties, averaging more than 18 candidates per seat. Of these ~~candidates,~~ nominees, women represent 36.47 percent (2,658 ~~nominees).~~ individuals). Among those seeking re-election are 227 current members of Parliament. The Ministry of Interior reports over 15.8 million registered voters. Political parties are intensifying their campaigns by focusing on economic solutions to address unemployment and purchasing power. Fouzi Lekjaa of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emphasized in Marrakech that debates must shift toward concrete proposals to improve daily life, noting that measures like raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams must be evaluated for feasibility. Financial commitments are defining the competition. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) estimates a need for 224 billion dirhams for its five-year program, while the PAM proposes 350 billion dirhams. The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has suggested 575 billion dirhams in additional spending against 622 billion dirhams in additional revenue. Conversely, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has declined to set specific numerical targets for growth, wages, or job creation. The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights has urged responsible participation, warning against the “exploitation of social vulnerability” and the use of “hate speech or disinformation.” While the campaign intensifies, the election results will be decisive in determining the next Head of Government, as the King appoints this leader from the party securing the most seats. Major players include the ruling coalition—comprising the National Rally of Independents, Authenticity and Modernity, and the Istiqlal Party—alongside opposition groups such as the Justice and Development Party and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces. Efforts to address the generational divide are Authorities have also ~~visible in the Southern Provinces. In regions like Laâyoune and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, new electoral provisions aim~~ emphasized strict regulations to ~~facilitate elite renewal by helping individuals aged 35 and under access the House of Representatives. To support this,~~ prevent the ~~state may cover up to 75 percent~~ use of election campaign expenses for these candidates. This initiative aligns with the New Development Model to move beyond encouraging voting toward enabling young people to hold leadership positions. Previously, political competition has been defined by massive financial commitments, with the PAM and PPS proposing significant spending increases, while the PJD has declined to set specific numerical targets for growth digital misinformation or ~~wages.~~ artificial intelligence to influence voters.

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