Far-reaching democratic reforms, the Moroccan king Mohammed VI. on Wednesday evening announced in a televised address. It was the first time since the mass protests of 20 February that the king went directly to his subjects. Mohammed VI. introduced a new constitution in prospect, which Morocco could pave the way for a parliamentary monarchy.
The rights of Parliament and political parties should be strengthened. Prime Minister, as Chief Executive will grant the king more powers in future. The majority party should be able to determine the head of government. So far it is the king, which selects the prime minister and tasked with forming a government.
Also planned is a far-reaching decentralization. Mohammed VI. announced to strengthen the regions and give them new skills to do. The 47-year-old ruler will also outline the powers and the independence of the judiciary in the Constitution. A committee with members from political parties, trade unions and civil society should work out concrete proposals.
Mohammed VI. appointed the Constitutional law professor Abdeltif Menouni as chairman of the committee. It is to submit by June a draft of the new constitution. The Moroccan constitution had been submitted recently for 1996 to be revised. With promises of reform, the king responds to the malaise in the Moroccan population, which at 20 February in open protest capsized.
On the Movement of the 20th February, "responded the young monarch with a doubling of subsidies for basic food, the promise of new settings in the civil service and a stronger police presence in the country. Under the impact of the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, he has now decided to press ahead with the political opening crucial.
"We're almost surprised. His Majesty has responded positively to the demands of the parties and the youth, "said the secretary general of the Islamic opposition party Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane on Thursday. "Our party is happy. This development is similar to a revolution and we must work seriously to make the speech to action, "Benkirane said.
The King has announced a referendum on the new constitution. The date for the referendum is not yet clear. "The speech represents a clear break with the past, agrees dar. The King in the departure of the executive monarchy and a new political balance between king and Parliament-based government," said the Moroccan political scientist Mohammed Darif.
The rights of Parliament and political parties should be strengthened. Prime Minister, as Chief Executive will grant the king more powers in future. The majority party should be able to determine the head of government. So far it is the king, which selects the prime minister and tasked with forming a government.
Also planned is a far-reaching decentralization. Mohammed VI. announced to strengthen the regions and give them new skills to do. The 47-year-old ruler will also outline the powers and the independence of the judiciary in the Constitution. A committee with members from political parties, trade unions and civil society should work out concrete proposals.
Mohammed VI. appointed the Constitutional law professor Abdeltif Menouni as chairman of the committee. It is to submit by June a draft of the new constitution. The Moroccan constitution had been submitted recently for 1996 to be revised. With promises of reform, the king responds to the malaise in the Moroccan population, which at 20 February in open protest capsized.
On the Movement of the 20th February, "responded the young monarch with a doubling of subsidies for basic food, the promise of new settings in the civil service and a stronger police presence in the country. Under the impact of the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, he has now decided to press ahead with the political opening crucial.
"We're almost surprised. His Majesty has responded positively to the demands of the parties and the youth, "said the secretary general of the Islamic opposition party Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane on Thursday. "Our party is happy. This development is similar to a revolution and we must work seriously to make the speech to action, "Benkirane said.
The King has announced a referendum on the new constitution. The date for the referendum is not yet clear. "The speech represents a clear break with the past, agrees dar. The King in the departure of the executive monarchy and a new political balance between king and Parliament-based government," said the Moroccan political scientist Mohammed Darif.
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