Morocco held a parliamentary election in which the center‑right PAM emerged as the leading party, while the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party surged amid increasing voter apathy.
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PAM is part of Morocco's outgoing ruling coalition[1]
Election Results in Morocco
Morocco held a parliamentary election that saw the center‑right PAM emerge as the leading party, a result that comes amid a surge for the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party and a noticeable rise in voter apathy.[1]
PAM’s Position Within the Outgoing Coalition
The PAM, founded by an adviser to the king, is reported as potentially part of Morocco’s outgoing ruling coalition, though this status remains uncertain – sources differ on whether it truly remains a coalition partner.[1]
Surge of the Justice and Development Party
The moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party gained a significant share of votes, indicating a shift in political dynamics despite the overall dominance of PAM.[1]
Voter Apathy on the Rise
Reports point to an increasing level of voter apathy, reflected in lower turnout than previous elections.[1]
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