د. بلقاضي يكشف خفايا المشاورات:صراع الحقائب يصطدم بتباين البرامج، ومفاوضات حاسمة خلف الأبواب المغلقة

Summary

Dr. Miloud Belqadi said the second round of government-formation consultations had shifted from meetings with party delegations to direct negotiations between party leaders and the designated head of government. The talks focused primarily on ministerial portfolios—including the number of ministers, delegated ministers, and secretaries of state—rather than on drafting the government programme. He said portfolio allocations would need to reflect each party’s electoral strength.

Belqadi cautioned that forming a coalition would be difficult because the parties involved have different ideological backgrounds and policy priorities. Their positions diverge on issues such as growth, employment, wages, and social coverage. He argued that their separate election platforms would eventually need to be combined and revised into a shared government programme, which would then be presented to Parliament for debate and a vote of confidence. Citing his sources, he suggested that the government might not be formed before October 9.

He criticised the secrecy surrounding the negotiations. While acknowledging that confidentiality can help parties resolve disagreements, he argued that the public should receive basic updates about the meetings and points of contention. In his view, the lack of information encourages rumours and sits uneasily with citizens’ right to access information.

The discussion also covered the possibility of parties joining the opposition. Belqadi said parties generally seek a share in government and may turn to the opposition if they are excluded or feel they have not received an appropriate share of portfolios. He described Moroccan opposition as politically costly, arguing that parties can lose influence and that some politicians move between parties to protect their interests.

Belqadi said political “nomadism” cannot be addressed by legislation alone. He attributed it to weak political education, insufficient party organisation, and the practice of giving nominations to wealthy newcomers rather than long-standing party members. He called for stronger internal democracy, political training, and an ethical commitment to rewarding sustained party work. As a possible safeguard, he suggested that parties could require several years of membership before granting a candidacy, while stressing that lasting change depends on political culture and practice.

He also pointed to electoral results he considered noteworthy: a young candidate in Midelt defeating established figures, and differing patterns of support between urban and rural areas. He said these outcomes challenge assumptions about where particular parties are strongest and warrant further analysis.

Presenters and Contributors

• Presenter: Unnamed host of With All Clarity
• Guest: Dr. Miloud Belqadi