Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has initiated consultations to form a new government, starting with a meeting with the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party. The PAM, led by Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, who was appointed as the country's first female prime minister by King Mohammed VI, received an RNI delegation led by party chief Mohamed Choukri at its headquarters in Rabat. This marks the beginning of negotiations to form a new government.
The meeting between PAM and RNI comes after El Mansouri's appointment as prime minister, following the legislative elections that reshaped the country's parliamentary landscape. The PAM secured 97 seats, making it the largest party, but not enough to form a government on its own. The RNI, with 66 seats, and the Independence Party, with 65 seats, are crucial in forming a coalition. The three parties previously formed a government, but the new electoral map requires re-negotiation.
El Mansouri's task is to gather a parliamentary majority to support the new government. The PAM, RNI, and Independence Party together hold a significant bloc, but the shape of the future alliance is yet to be determined. The parties will discuss not only the number of seats but also the government's program, social and economic priorities, and the distribution of responsibilities.
King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri as prime minister on September 29, in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution. The PAM party has begun consultations with other parties to form a government. The meeting with RNI is seen as a strategic move, given the two parties' previous partnership in government.
The new government's program and priorities are expected to be key discussion points. The PAM and RNI will need to agree on the government's agenda, which will likely focus on economic and social issues. The distribution of ministerial portfolios will also be a topic of discussion.
Morocco's parliamentary elections have led to a shift in the country's political landscape. The PAM's victory and the RNI's second-place position indicate a change in the balance of power. The Independence Party's steady performance also underscores the need for coalition-building.
The talks between PAM and RNI mark the beginning of a complex process to form a new government. El Mansouri's ability to gather a parliamentary majority and negotiate a government program will be crucial in determining the country's future. The outcome of these talks will likely shape Morocco's politics in the coming years.
Key points
- Morocco's PAM party starts government formation talks with RNI
- El Mansouri appointed as country's first female prime minister
- PAM secures 97 seats, RNI 66 seats in legislative elections
