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Ryad Mezzour discusses political season in "L'Info en Face

Rachid Hallaouy hosts Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade and a candidate for the legislative elections under the Istiqlal Party, on "L'Info en Face." This discussion takes place as the September 2026 legislative elections approach. The article also notes that candidates for the legislative elections can submit their declarations of candidacy from Monday, August 31, with the process concluding on Wednesday, September 9, at noon. The electronic platform for submissions will close on Tuesday, September 8, at noon. As of Monday at 2:00 PM, 702 candidate lists had been submitted via the electronic platform.

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Less than a month before the September 23 legislative elections, partisan affiliation changes are accelerating, with 27 deputies having left the House of Representatives since June 25. This trend is driven by the pursuit of "winnable candidates" – incumbent officials or local notables who can convert their territorial roots, popularity, or influence into parliamentary seats. The Authenticity and Modernity Party PAM is actively recruiting, while the National Rally of Independents RNI alleges pressure tactics. The Istiqlal Party and the Popular Movement are also making their own gains. Political scientists Abderrahim El Allam and Meryem Belhoussine describe this as "seasonal transhumance," highlighting the fragility of a party system where personal electoral capital often outweighs party loyalty and ideology. Parties increasingly prioritize candidates who can secure votes, risking dependence on individuals with established local networks. This "transfer market" confuses voters, who may struggle to discern whether they are voting for a program, a party label, or an individual. Long-standing activists, youth, women, and new talents often find themselves marginalized in this competitive environment. The Constitutional Court reports that 25 deputies resigned between July 16 and August 19, with two others losing their seats for abandoning their original party affiliation, as per Article 61 of the Constitution. This wave of departures also impacts parliamentary indemnities, which cea

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702 candidate lists submitted electronically for 2026 elections by Monday afternoon

As of Monday at 2:00 PM, 702 candidate lists for the House of Representatives elections have been submitted via the electronic platform. These declarations of candidacy were presented by candidates from 27 political parties, according to a source from the Ministry of Interior. The submission process, which began on Monday at 8:00 AM, has covered all local and regional electoral districts across the national territory. The legislative elections are scheduled for Wednesday, September 23. Separately, the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection CNDP has issued guidelines for political parties regarding data privacy, artificial intelligence, and prospecting in the lead-up to the September 23 elections. The CNDP emphasized that voter files, targeted messages, political opinions, subcontractors, data transfers, and AI-generated content must adhere to ten imperatives for personal information processing throughout the electoral period. A direct line, 3020, is available to the public for related inquiries.

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2026 elections: the race for 'winnable candidates' blurs partisan landscape

702 candidate lists submitted electronically for 2026 elections by Monday afternoon