Arshan and Jouad parties condition government participation and reject outside support in current consultations

Firm stance by the Constitutional Union and the Social Democratic Movement

Well-informed sources have reported that the Constitutional Union and the Social Democratic Movement have categorically rejected the formula of merely supporting the next government from the outside, similar to the approach taken with the previous government. According to available data, the leaders of both parties insist on effective and direct participation in the government’s composition, refusing to abandon the demand for ministerial portfolios while efforts continue to align views on the distribution of responsibilities within the prospective majority.

Interventions to bridge views and overcome the stalemate

In the same context, Fouzi Lekjaa has entered the political consultations in an attempt to convince the leaders of both parties to accept a consensual formula that would allow them to support the government without holding ministerial portfolios. However, these efforts are hitting a total refusal to relinquish executive representation, making their official participation contingent upon the outcome of negotiation rounds regarding the final structure of the future government and the weight of each party’s representation in decision-making circles.

Political calculations and the architecture of the prospective majority

This dispute is inseparable from the complexities associated with the numerical and political calculations governing the majority formation negotiations. The involved parties are seeking to secure their position within the government landscape, avoiding a role of “critical support” to prevent any potential decline in their political presence within executive decision-making bodies. In parallel, Fatima-Zahra Mansouri continues her political consultations regarding the final coalition formula, including proposals related to the government’s architecture and the distribution of portfolios, such as the trend toward allocating a significant percentage of ministerial posts to women, in accordance with announced arrangements.