Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party wins most seats in parliamentary election

In Morocco's parliamentary election on September 23, 2026, the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats, securing 97 of 395, but fell short of a majority. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) came second with 66 seats, followed by Istiqlal with 65, and the Islamist opposition PJD with 54. Turnout was a low 38%, the lowest since 2007, reflecting youth disengagement. The PAM now must form a coalition, with potential premiers including Fouzi Lekjaa and Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, who could become the first female prime minister. The PJD's resurgence was seen as a protest vote against the outgoing government.