How could the Moroccan political landscape developments affect the parliament?
The upcoming legislative elections could reshape the composition of the Moroccan parliament The political developments are centered on the final campaign push ahead of the September 23 legislative elections. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch is defending his government's record, which includes structural reforms and social programs, while outlining future commitments such as raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams. Simultaneously, internal party processes, such as the selection of representatives for women’s regional lists, remain tightly controlled by party leaderships, which ultimately dictates the distribution of seats in the parliament.
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The government of Morocco presented its program for the 2026-2031 term, which was presented by Fatima Zahra El Mansouri in Parliament. This program outlines seven priorities, including social protection and economic development. Separately, the Council of Ministers adopted draft budget guidelines for 2027, which forecast a 4.7% growth rate for 2026, 0.7% inflation, and a 3% budget deficit relative to Gross Domestic Product.
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Ahead of the September 23 legislative elections, political figures like Aziz Akhannouch are conducting final campaign pushes, defending their socioeconomic records and outlining future commitments, such as raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams.
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- middle-east-online.com Sep 21
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The results of these legislative elections, combined with the internal party processes—such as the tightly controlled selection of representatives for women’s regional lists—will determine the final composition and political power of the parliament.
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The facts so far
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- The legislative elections are scheduled for September 23.middle-east-online.com
- Aziz Akhannouch's manifesto proposes raising the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams.middle-east-online.com
- The process for women’s regional lists is tightly controlled by party leaderships.northafricapost.com
- Akhannouch is defending his cabinet’s record over the past five years.middle-east-online.com
Why it matters
The composition of the parliament is crucial as it dictates the legislative agenda and the political balance of power within Morocco. The outcomes of the upcoming elections and the internal party dynamics could significantly shift the influence of different political factions, affecting the government's ability to pass structural reforms or implement its social state program.
This political maneuvering is part of a broader national context where the government is simultaneously promoting Morocco's industrial prowess and attracting investment, as highlighted by the Minister of Trade's recent address at the Marrakech Airshow.
What we don't know yet
- What will the final results of the September 23 legislative elections be?
- How will the internal party leaderships manage the controversy surrounding the selection of women's regional list representatives?
Is this still moving?
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- Repetition
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- middle-east-online.comSep 21
- northafricapost.comJul 1
- moroccoworldnews.comMonday
- italpress.comSunday
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