The Rabat Administrative Court ruled to reject the establishment of a political party by the name of Renewal and Progress, following an appeal from the Ministry of the Interior.
On Thursday, the court ruled that the party could not be formed, citing deficiencies in the submitted application.
The documents failed to meet the requirements of Organic Law No. 29.11 on political parties, containing various legal and procedural violations.
The court’s decision was based on several factors, including the inconsistency of the party’s headquarters address, which was listed differently in the declaration and the party’s charter.
It also pointed out that the membership requirements were not met, as the party did not fulfill the legal threshold of 300 members from two-thirds of the country’s regions. Additionally, seven members were found to have dual party affiliation, having run for office in 2021 with other parties.
The court further noted that the party’s statutes lacked clear provisions on member dismissal and resignation procedures. It also failed to include an election committee, which is legally required to ensure transparency in candidate selection.
The Ministry of the Interior had announced the filing of the application for the party on November 27, 2024.
The party’s official website describes its platform as “social liberal with a Moroccan identity,” aiming to forge a “new political path” that engages all segments of society, both within Morocco and among its diaspora.
Advocates for the new party highlight plans to focus on integrated programs addressing justice, education, the economy, and employment while ensuring transparency and accountability across sectors. The party also vows to revitalize political participation by combining youthful energy with experienced leadership.
The initiative includes an international network of coordinators in countries such as France, Italy, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany, aimed at engaging Moroccan expatriates.
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