Morocco's PAM rallies voters before election

Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party, PAM, held an election rally in Benslimane, intensifying its campaign. Voters will elect a new House of Representatives amidst social and economic concerns, following youth-led protests.At the rally, PAM candidates engaged with residents, highlighting commitments to national challenges. PAM's platform pledges to tackle youth unemployment, high cost of living, and improve living standards with housing, regular income, and dignified work.Fouzi Lekjaa, a PAM member and Minister Delegate, discussed Morocco's ambition to host the 2030 World Cup final. The party focuses on national development and major infrastructure projects, including Stade Hassan II.The upcoming elections are a critical test for Morocco's political system to reconnect with disenchanted youth, skeptical about politics delivering meaningful change amid social disparities and economic hardship, especially among young people. Political parties, including PAM, use social media and direct engagement to attract young voters, promising one million jobs and substantial infrastructure investments ahead of the World Cup.PAM, second-largest in 2021 parliamentary elections and part of the current government coalition, positions itself for modernization and social justice within a constitutional monarchy. Its leaders defend women's rights, gender equality, and privacy, launching campaigns around family code reform. These efforts aim to present a vision for a modern and equitable Morocco.