On Monday, October 12, 2026, Morocco's Prime Minister-designate, Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, announced the formation of a new government majority coalition consisting of four political parties: the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), the Independence Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), and the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS). This announcement was made in a statement released in Rabat, following two rounds of political consultations led by El Mansouri.
El Mansouri, the national coordinator of the collective leadership of the PAM, was appointed by King Mohammed VI as Prime Minister and tasked with forming a government in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution. This marks the first time a woman has held the position of Prime Minister in Morocco, an event described as historic with strong symbolic significance. The consultations took into account the country's higher interests, national and international context, and the popular will expressed in recent legislative elections.
The new coalition brings together parties with converging ideological and political views, united around a shared reformist vision aimed at creating a strong and cohesive government. This government is expected to meet the King's ambitions for building a rising Morocco, based on consolidating democratic construction, good governance, social justice, and fairness, as well as strengthening the country's productive capacities. The coalition holds 207 seats out of 395 in the House of Representatives.
The PAM, Independence Party, USFP, and PPS secured 97, 65, 26, and 19 seats, respectively, exceeding the absolute majority threshold of 198 seats. The National Rally of Independents (RNI), which came second with 66 seats, is expected to go into opposition along with other parties. The new government will focus on proposing names for ministers who possess competence, political acumen, integrity, and probity.
The coalition is seen as bringing together the PAM with components of the historic democratic bloc, in a formula that relies on political and ideological harmony to address internal and external challenges and meet citizens' expectations in areas such as living standards, rights, freedoms, social justice, and economic prosperity. This alliance is expected to enable Morocco to move forward with its development plans and address the country's challenges.
The new government's program will be prepared in the coming weeks, with a focus on implementing the necessary reforms and policies to drive the country's growth and development. The coalition's leaders have expressed their commitment to working together to address the country's challenges and improve the lives of Moroccan citizens.
The formation of the new government majority marks a significant step towards the implementation of the King's vision for Morocco's development and growth. The government's success will depend on its ability to work together and address the country's challenges, including economic development, social justice, and good governance.
Key points
- The new government majority coalition in Morocco consists of four parties: the Authenticity and Modernity Party, the Independence Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, and the Party of Progress and Socialism.
- The coalition holds 207 seats out of 395 in the House of Representatives, exceeding the absolute majority threshold.
- Fatima Zahra El Mansouri is the first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in Morocco.
