On October 12, 2026, the Moroccan Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), a left-leaning political entity, officially declared its intention to participate in the forthcoming government. This announcement makes it the third political party to confirm its involvement in the new government formation, following the lead of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which topped the results of the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026.
In a statement issued by the party, which ranked seventh in the recent elections, it emphasized its commitment to ensuring that its participation in the government would be "effective, efficient, and responsible," aiming to provide a "real added value for reform and the development of achievements." The party underscored that its involvement would be rooted in a dedication to serving the public interest.
With this announcement, the Party of Progress and Socialism joins the ranks of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, the Independence Party, and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, all of which have also expressed their willingness to participate in the upcoming government.
On September 29, 2026, Moroccan King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri to form the government, following her party’s significant victory in the elections, where the Authenticity and Modernity Party secured 97 seats. The National Rally of Independents came in second with 66 seats, followed by the Independence Party with 65, the Justice and Development Party with 54, the Popular Movement with 29, the Socialist Union with 26, and finally, the Party of Progress and Socialism with 19 seats.
On October 1, 2026, the National Council of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces convened and unanimously decided to join the government based on what they described as a "project and reform commitment." Subsequently, on October 3, the National Council of the Independence Party also unanimously approved its participation in the government, granting its leadership the authority to engage in consultations for its formation alongside the Authenticity and Modernity Party.
As of the latest updates by 14:00 UTC, the anticipated government majority is expected to consist of four parties: the Authenticity and Modernity Party, the Independence Party, the Socialist Union, and the Party of Progress and Socialism, totaling 207 seats in the House of Representatives. In order to establish a majority, at least 198 seats are required out of the 395 available.
As reported by aa.com.tr.
