PAM Party's Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Leads New Coalition

The PAM Party in Morocco has successfully formed a coalition government with three other parties, collectively holding 207 seats in parliament, surpassing the 198 seats needed for a majority. This coalition includes moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal Party.

In a joint statement, the parties expressed their commitment to establishing a strong government united by ideological proximity and a shared reform agenda, with plans to propose a cabinet lineup. This development follows the appointment of PAM leader Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri by King Mohammed VI to form a government after the party emerged first in the September 23 election.

El Mansouri's appointment is historic, marking her as Morocco's first woman to head the government. The new administration will manage the final stages of Morocco's $20 billion preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted with Portugal and Spain, while also addressing public concerns over employment, education, and healthcare.

Despite the government change, a significant shift in policy direction is not anticipated, as King Mohammed VI retains substantial authority over key governance areas.