Rabat, October 18, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco’s two parliamentary chambers will convene a joint plenary session on Monday at 3 p.m. to hear the government’s programme from Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, marking a key step in the formation of the country’s new administration.
According to a joint statement issued by the presidents of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, the session will be held in accordance with Article 88 of the Moroccan Constitution and the internal rules governing both chambers.
El Mansouri will present the government’s priorities and proposed measures for its term following her appointment by King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Friday.
The leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) was appointed head of government after consultations to form a new coalition following the parliamentary elections held on September 23.
The governing majority comprises four political parties: PAM, the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) and the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS). Together, the coalition holds 207 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives.
The newly formed cabinet introduces several changes to key ministerial portfolios. Fouzi Lekjaa, previously minister delegate in charge of the budget, has been appointed Minister of Economy and Finance and Public Performance.
Nabil Benabdallah will head the Ministry of National Education, Preschool Education, Vocational Training and Qualification, while Charafat Afailal has been appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development.
Ahmed Rahhou will lead the newly established Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Administrative Reform, bringing these policy areas under a single portfolio.
Several senior ministers have retained their positions, including Abdelouafi Laftit as Minister of the Interior and Nasser Bourita as Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
During Monday’s session, El Mansouri is expected to outline the administration’s strategy for addressing Morocco’s key economic and social challenges, including unemployment and improvements in education and healthcare.
Preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal, are also expected to feature among the government’s priorities, alongside public demands for better economic opportunities and more efficient public services.
Under Article 88 of the Constitution, the government must present its programme to both parliamentary chambers before it can proceed with its mandate. Following the presentation and debate, the government must secure the confidence of the House of Representatives through an absolute majority of its members before exercising its functions.
