While they carry economic weight through money transfers and investments in Morocco, Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) do not yet carry political weight. And for good reason...
Morocco has taken measures to ensure the participation of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) in the political process. The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, provides an update.
Moroccans residing in Germany are angry. The cause is a bill from the Justice and Development Party (PJD) aiming to prohibit dual nationals from holding ministerial positions in Morocco . A measure they consider "dangerous" and violating their rights.
The recent cabinet reshuffle has confirmed the government’s lack of interest in the demands of the Moroccan community established abroad. Despite calls for the creation of a dedicated ministry, the government did not see fit to respond to this request.
The participation of Moroccans of the World in elections is a "constitutional right, requiring legal guarantees for the exercise of this right," claimed Abdellah Boussouf, the Secretary General of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), during the 98th diplomatic meeting organized by the Diplomatic Foundation in Rabat. About forty foreign embassies accredited in Morocco, as well as representatives of global organizations, took part in this meeting.
Moroccans living abroad (MRE) will not participate in the next legislative elections. This is what the deputies have decided, voting overwhelmingly against the amendment presented by the Istiqlal party.
The Coordination of Representatives of Moroccan Political Parties Abroad deplores the exclusion of Moroccans living abroad from the upcoming elections. It now counts on the arbitration of King Mohammed VI .
The "Maan, koulchi moumkine" (Together, everything is possible) movement has made a plea in favor of the voting rights of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) , without failing to provide solutions.
The coordination of representatives of political parties abroad deplores the absence of voting rights and representation of Moroccans in the diaspora in the draft law amending the organic law relating to the House of Representatives. Rights that have nevertheless been claimed.
The direct participation of MREs in the elections could soon be acquired. Several parties in the majority and the opposition seem to have harmonized their views on the issue.
Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) want to participate in the political life of their country. Through a memorandum, the Coordination of Moroccan Political Parties makes suggestions to strengthen especially the right to vote and to run for elections.
The political parties (PI, MP, PPS, USFP, PAM, RNI, UC and PJD) representing Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) have set up a coordination to work for the right to vote and the representation of Moroccans of the world in Parliament. A memorandum will be submitted to King Mohammed VI on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.