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Ruling party wins elections in Morocco, turnout was only 38 percent

NU.nl24 September · 10:061 hour ago

The Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM), a pro-monarchy party within the current coalition, won the most seats in Morocco's parliamentary elections with 97 out of 395 positions. Voter turnout was just 38 percent, reflecting low confidence in democracy and significant youth disengagement following previous protests. Despite the shift in seat distribution, experts note that political power remains concentrated with the King. The new government must now prepare for hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, a focus that may exacerbate public discontent regarding unemployment and infrastructure costs.

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