Parliament of Morocco

The Parliament of Morocco (Arabic: البرلمان المغربي) is the bicameral legislature of Morocco. It consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives, whose members are elected by direct universal suffrage, and the House of Councillors, whose members are elected indirectly. The Parliament exercises legislative authority, oversees the actions of the government, and evaluates public policies within the framework of Morocco’s constitutional monarchy. It is located in Rabat (Bd Mohamed V), the capital of the country. See also Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco Elections In the 2011 Moroccan general election, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) won the largest number of seats, securing 22.78% of those in the House of Representatives. The party maintained its position as the largest parliamentary force following the 2016 general election, winning 125 out of 395 seats, an increase compared to 2011. Abdelilah Benkirane was subsequently appointed Head of Government by the King on 10 October 2016. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the second-largest party, while the remaining seats were distributed among several other parties. In the 2021 Moroccan general election, the PJD experienced a significant electoral decline. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) became the largest party in Parliament. Its leader, Aziz Akhannouch, subsequently formed a coalition government with the PAM and the Istiqlal Party. Role The role of Parliament has evolved since the late 1990s, particularly following the accession of Mohammed VI in 1999 and the adoption of the 2011 Constitution. Under the Constitution, the King appoints the Head of Government from the political party that wins the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives following parliamentary elections. The members of government are appointed by the King upon proposal of the Head of Government. While Parliament exercises legislative authority and oversight functions, executive power remains shared with the monarchy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy.The post Parliament of Morocco first appeared on All PYRENEES.