In a new international assessment, Morocco received mixed scores regarding its budget governance. The evaluation highlighted slight progress in transparency; however, the country still suffers from a significant lack of citizen engagement, along with limited parliamentary oversight and accountability.
In a bid to bolster women's political participation ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Naïma Ben Yahya, has unveiled a national awareness campaign under the Moucharaka program. As political parties face mounting pressure to champion gender parity, civil society voices decry the persistent "political violence" against women, urging comprehensive reforms to transcend mere symbolic gestures.
Established in about ten countries around the world, no fewer than thirty-four Moroccan leaders and civil society figures residing abroad have announced the creation of a platform designed to enhance their political participation in Morocco. In their open call for signatures, they advocate for a post-October 31 dynamic.
As Morocco’s 2026 elections approach, the question of voting rights and representation for Moroccans living abroad is once again sparking debate. While there is broad agreement on the importance of including Moroccans around the world in the process, political parties have yet to agree on how to put this into practice. This is the main takeaway from ongoing consultations with the Ministry of the Interior on reforming the general electoral code.
The «Green Index 2025» shows growing awareness among Moroccans about the dangers of climate change, with most viewing it as a real threat to the Kingdom. However, this awareness has yet to translate into deeper knowledge or active participation in environmental initiatives.
A group of Moroccan activists is preparing to join the largest international flotilla bound for Gaza, part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at breaking the territory’s suffocating blockade. The move comes as UN warnings intensify over an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe facing Palestinians amid what they describe as a war of extermination waged by the Israeli army.
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) is advocating for the direct participation of Moroccans living abroad in the legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mohamed Nabil Benabdellah called for an electoral process that includes overseas constituencies, supported by the mobilization of consular services.