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Significance
Despite increasing its tally of seats, it will face a difficult challenge to form a coalition due to the strong performance of its main rival, the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), which was founded by a close political confidant of King Mohammed VI.
Impacts
Perceptions that Benkirane is too subservient to the king open him to attack from more radical Islamists and the left.
Benkirane's own vulnerability could pose a threat to stability, in particular if the economy falters.
Whatever shape the new government takes, there is unlikely to be any radical change to economic policy.
Economic policy will focus on strengthening the government's fiscal positon and promoting private investment.
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2016
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