Morocco PAM leads legislative elections; RNI second in preliminary count
Preliminary results show the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) leading Morocco's legislative elections with 97 seats, ahead of outgoing coalition leader RNI (66) and Istiqlal (65). The Islamist PJD trails with 54 seats. Final results pending; coalition negotiations likely to determine the next government.
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Morocco Elections: PAM Wins Plurality Amid Record-Low Turnout
Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has won a plurality in the legislative elections, securing 97 seats, but fell short of an absolute majority. The election was marked by a record-low 38% voter turnout, signaling potential voter disillusionment. Coalition negotiations are confirmed to be necessary to form the next government, maintaining political continuity but raising questions regarding the new government's stability and legitimacy.