Morocco's first female prime minister secures deal to form government
Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), led by the country's first female prime minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri , has reached a deal with three other parties to form a coalition government. The coalition, which includes moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal, together hold 207 seats in parliament, above the 198 needed for a majority. PAM, which won last…
Morocco's first female prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), has secured an agreement to form a coalition government. The PAM, founded in 2008, secured 207 seats in parliament in last month's election, surpassing the 198 required for a majority. The coalition, comprising moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal, will work together on a shared reformist vision.
Ms El Mansouri, 50, is the urban planning and housing minister under Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch since 2021. She led the PAM to historic victory as Morocco's first female prime minister in September. The coalition deal signifies a strong political government united by ideological and political proximity, committed to a common reformist agenda.
The next step involves proposing a cabinet, with ministers of both genders possessing competence, political acumen, integrity, and probity. The government aims to address various issues, including economic growth, public finances, healthcare, education, housing, digital services, water, food, and energy security. They also plan to support one million young people amid high unemployment among people aged 15 to 24.
Morocco's 2030 World Cup co-hosting with Portugal and Spain will be overseen by the new government.
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