Moroccan Voters Head to Polls in Election Shaping Future Amid World Cup Prep
Moroccan voters face a pivotal election as they choose leaders to oversee World Cup preparations and address youth unemployment.
POLICY WIRE — Sidi Moussa El Majdoub, Morocco — Moroccans cast their ballots in a high-stakes parliamentary election that will determine the country’s next government, tasked with managing billions in infrastructure investments as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The vote comes amid deepening concerns over youth unemployment, with young people facing an alarming 37% jobless rate. Candidates are focusing on economic issues, including better schools, hospitals, and housing, as they seek to connect with disenchanted voters who have long felt ignored by political leaders.
Among the contenders is Yassine Moujane, a 28-year-old attorney running for the Democratic and Social Movement. He has made it his mission to bring younger voices into politics, having previously defended protesters during last year’s Gen Z-led demonstrations. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic that voting can lead to meaningful change for the country’s struggling youth.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
