A coalition government was formed in Morocco with the agreement of 4 parties
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In the joint statement published by the Nobility and Modernism Party, the Independence Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Progress and Socialism Party, it was stated that the new government coalition under the leadership of Fatma Zehra Mansouri, appointed by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, will be established by exceeding the parliamentary majority with 207 seats.
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Why It Matters
King Mohammed VI of Morocco assigned Fatma Zehra Mansuri, leader of the Nobility and Modernism Party, which came first with 97 seats in the elections held on September 29, to form the government.
In the joint statement published by the Nobility and Modernism Party (PAM), the Independence Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) and the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS), it was stated that an agreement was reached on the new political majority.
In the joint statement, it was stated that the liberal-leaning PAM, the conservative Independence Party, the left-leaning USFP and the left-leaning PPS came together.
In the joint statement, it was emphasized that the government program to be prepared as soon as possible could be implemented, and that ministerial candidates with merit, political foresight and honesty would be proposed and a strong, harmonious government would be established.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco assigned Fatma Zehra Mansuri, leader of PAM, which came first with 97 seats in the elections held on September 29, to form the government.
There are 395 seats in the Moroccan House of Representatives. While at least 198 seats were required to ensure the government majority, PAM, which formed the coalition, obtained 97, Independence Party 65, USFP 26 and PPS 19 seats.
Thus, the newly formed coalition reached 207 seats in total, exceeding the majority limit required for a vote of confidence in the parliament.
Open Questions
- When will the details of the government program be announced?
- How will ministerial positions be distributed among coalition parties?
- How will the opposition parties react to this coalition?



