The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in Morocco's legislative election, according to preliminary results released Thursday. The liberal-centrist party secured 97 out of 395 parliamentary seats, with RNI taking 66 and Istiqlal securing 65.
Key Takeaways
The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured the most seats in Morocco's legislative election, winning 97 out of 395 parliamentary seats. RNI took 66 seats, Istiqlal 65, and PJD made a significant comeback with 54 seats.
- PAM wins largest share but lacks majority
- PJD rebounds from previous lows
- Low voter turnout at 38.02%
- King Mohammed VI to appoint prime minister from PAM
- Youth discontent remains high amid economic challenges
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Won By Pam | Broad Agreement | PAM wins 97 seats | |
| Seats Won By Rni | Broad Agreement | RNI wins 66 seats | |
| Seats Won By Istiqlal | Broad Agreement | Istiqlal wins 65 seats | |
| Pjd Comeback | Broad Agreement | PJD rebounds with 54 seats | |
| Voter Turnout | Broad Agreement | Turnout at 38.02%, down from 50% in 2021 |
Seats Won By Pam
Broad AgreementPAM wins 97 seats
Seats Won By Rni
Broad AgreementRNI wins 66 seats
Seats Won By Istiqlal
Broad AgreementIstiqlal wins 65 seats
Pjd Comeback
Broad AgreementPJD rebounds with 54 seats
Voter Turnout
Broad AgreementTurnout at 38.02%, down from 50% in 2021
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The Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) rebounded significantly, winning 54 seats compared to just 13 in the previous election. The close vote will shape Morocco's next coalition government, which must oversee a $20 billion push to prepare for the 2030 World Cup, as well as initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and addressing youth discontent.
The election comes after mass border crossings into Spain's Ceuta enclave and deadly Gen Z-led protests last year. Turnout stood at 38.02%, down from 50% in the 2021 election, with about 15.8 million registered voters out of a voting-age population of 27 million.
The parliamentary poll is not expected to fundamentally alter Morocco's balance of power, as King Mohammed VI retains sweeping authority over policy direction, defense, and foreign affairs. Under the constitution, the king appoints the prime minister from the party that wins the most seats.
Younger Moroccans express low trust in political institutions amid high youth unemployment at 37.3%. The IMF estimates overall unemployment at 13% for 2025, with structural economic challenges persisting despite recent growth. Major parties have focused their campaigns on job creation and purchasing power, promising millions of new jobs and wage increases to address public concerns.
According to Al Jazeera, PAM gained 10 seats compared to the previous election, while RNI lost 36 seats and Istiqlal lost 16. The three parties could potentially renew their coalition, holding a combined total of 228 seats, which is comfortably above the 198 needed for a majority.
Tensions between PAM and RNI were evident during the campaign, with leaders from both parties ruling out potential coalitions if the other party came first. The PJD's comeback adds another layer to coalition negotiations, as their relationship with PAM has been historically adversarial.
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