Moroccan Islamists Seek 2026 Revival
The article opens the door to a discussion about the Moroccan Justice and Development Party's attempt to regain its prominence in the political scene through the 2026 elections. After a dramatic fall from 125 seats in the 2016 elections to just 13 in 2021, and its retreat to eighth place, the party is seeking to bounce back. The analysis examines factors of change, such as renewing party candidates and expanding its digital presence, while emphasizing that the chance of returning to major power remains unlikely due to the results of 2021. Nonetheless, it could potentially secure between 20 to 30 seats, benefiting from youthful disillusionment and rising opposition. As the party moves into opposition and its leader, Abdel Elah Benkirane, employs aggressive rhetoric, the party hopes to attract angry voters despite electoral challenges posed by the proportional representation system and other electoral factors. It is also highlighted that a full return to power appears unlikely under the current circumstances.
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