Morocco Votes Amid Economic Woes and Israel Normalization Debate
Morocco is holding parliamentary elections on September 23, with 16 million voters set to elect 395 members of parliament. While the King appoints the prime minister from the leading party, he retains the decisive voice in state affairs. Key concerns for Moroccan voters include unemployment and the rising cost of living. The election campaign has largely focused on improving citizens' welfare, particularly in the wake of a recent influx of thousands into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
However, the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), which shares its name with Turkey's ruling party, has made relations with Israel a central issue. The PJD is calling for an end to normalization with Israel, citing the recent opening of a Moroccan embassy in Israel as a point of contention.
Younger Moroccans express skepticism about the elections' impact, believing they will not bring about significant change. Youth unemployment, specifically among those under 25, stands at 37%. Despite this, voters aged 18-24 constitute only 4% of the total registered electorate.
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