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Parties overlook royal cues on women and negotiations
The confusion within Moroccan political parties regarding the representation of women and youth during the formation of the government is evident in their lack of response to royal directives that call for involving young talents and women in decision-making. Despite appointing a woman as head of government for the first time, party leaders still arrived with predominantly male delegations, reflecting their inability to comprehend the importance of having women and the new generation in sensitive positions—only implementing such changes through laws or top-down mandates. Data shows that women's presence on local lists remains limited, despite regional electoral districts committing to providing a high percentage of female representation. This indicates that genuine gender parity depends more on the convictions of the parties than on legislation alone, and that political culture still constrains women’s participation in decision-making roles unless there is legal pressure. Additionally, youth representation remains limited, as old leaderships continue to dominate negotiations. Therefore, a change in the party reception system is needed to truly reflect the state's desire to achieve gender parity and youth inclusion, ensuring that internal party appointments are based on competence and merit rather than merely legal or political compatibility.
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