Secretary: The New Legal Project Redefines the Political Landscape and Establishes Transparency and Renewed Leadership
Younes Sekouri, Minister of Economic Integration, Small Enterprises, Employment, and Skills, and member of the political bureau of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, confirmed that the new organic law project concerning the House of Representatives and political parties represents a crucial turning point in the political reform process in Morocco, due to its fundamental changes aimed at enhancing political integrity and bolstering trust in elected institutions.
Sekouri explained, during a televised interview broadcasted by the second channel, that the new project tightens oversight on the integrity of the electoral process through stringent measures to combat electoral corruption, the most notable being the complete disqualification of anyone who has lost their electoral eligibility by a preliminary or appellate ruling, along with a ban on running for two consecutive terms if involved in electoral offenses, in addition to severe prison sentences.
The minister added that the new law conveys a clear message to political parties about the necessity of renewing their leadership and making way for youth, women, and qualified candidates, in line with royal directives advocating for injecting new blood into the political scene.
Sekouri emphasized that the project does not solely focus on punitive measures but also includes incentive procedures to remove financial barriers to political participation, especially for youth and women. Financial support covering 85% of campaign expenses up to 500,000 dirhams for each list will be automatically disbursed upon its formation, with the possibility of recovering 75% of expenses post-elections.
Moreover, the minister revealed that regional lists will be exclusively allocated to women, ensuring that candidates under the age of 35 receive the same financial support, in a move aimed at enhancing women’s representation and establishing the principle of positive discrimination.
Sekouri asserted that these reforms respond to citizens’ aspirations for a clean and responsible political climate, stressing that the coming phase will entail a real connection between responsibility and accountability, paving the way for a new generation of political actors characterized by competence and integrity.
The minister concluded by stating that the Moroccan political scene is on the brink of a new phase based on transparency, renewed trust, and expanded political participation, ensuring a more effective political practice that truly reflects citizens’ aspirations.
