The heads of the majority groups in the House of Councillors held a meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, dedicated to discussing the parliamentary performance of the majority groups.
A statement by the majority in the House of Councillors mentioned that this meeting was attended by Mohamed Bakouri, Head of the National Rally of Independents group; Khammar Mrabit, Head of the Authenticity and Modernity group; Abdeslam Lebbar, Head of the Istiqlali group of Unity and Egalitarianism; and Abdelkarim Chahid, Coordinator of the Social Democratic Constitutional group.
According to the statement, this meeting provided an opportunity to affirm the harmony characterizing the majority's work, while praising the government's exceptional performance on several levels, despite the climatic, economic, and political fluctuations the world is experiencing and the socio-economic repercussions they have had in our country.
It also served as an opportunity to reaffirm the support of the majority groups in the House of Councillors for the government and their accompaniment in the various stages of implementing its governmental program. This meeting concluded with the election of Mohamed Bakouri, Head of the National Rally of Independents group, as coordinator for the work of the majority groups in the House of Councillors.
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
On September 7 in Casablanca, the Constitutional Union (UC) launched its platform for the 2026 legislative elections, prioritizing job creation, purchasing power, and productive growth under the commitment "A Productive Economy, More Job Opportunities, and Stronger Purchasing Power." Key Challenges Addressed: Secretary-General Mohamed Joudar highlighted that ~2.9 million Moroccan youth are currently not in employment, education, or training (NEETs), alongside inflation pressures and market intermediaries driving up living costs. Core Proposals: Align vocational training with market demands and support first-job access for youth. Improve the business climate, expand financing for SMEs/startups, and combat monopolies and rent-seeking. Strengthen market competition and supply chain transparency to curb inflation rather than relying solely on temporary price fixes. Combine private initiative with strategic state oversight to ensure growth benefits all social classes and regions.
