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Why did Morocco go five months without a government?
In 2016 the PJD won the elections but could not form a majority. After the Palace stepped in, the new government was formed in three weeks, with the party the winner had refused.
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What powers does the king of Morocco hold?
The 2011 Constitution was presented as a democratic turning point. Reading it article by article shows how much power stayed with the Palace.
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What is the Makhzen?
A word every Moroccan knows and no law defines. Where it comes from, what it means today and why it matters for understanding who decides in Morocco.