Morocco's PAM to Form Coalition Government With Three Parties

· Politics · Morocco

Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which topped last month's parliamentary election vote, will form a coalition government with three other parties, the four parties said. The agreement ends uncertainty over who would govern after an election in which PAM emerged as the largest force. The coalition must now address economic and social challenges in a country that has seen rising public discontent over the cost of living. The deal marks a new phase in Moroccan politics after the vote.

Why it matters:The coalition settles Morocco's post-election leadership, shaping how it tackles economic discontent and regional diplomacy.

Key points

  • PAM topped last month's parliamentary election vote in Morocco
  • It will form a coalition with three other parties
  • The four parties jointly announced the agreement

Sources (original reporting)

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