
Morocco's USFP to address constitutional reforms at October congress
«The preparatory committee for the congress has raised observations regarding the Constitution and deemed it necessary to address the matter. As a result, a proposal to draft constitutional reforms will be added to the congress agenda», Lachgar said in his speech.
Against the backdrop of the Arab Spring, Morocco adopted a new constitution via referendum, which has been in force since July 1, 2011. The reform was initiated by King Mohammed VI in his speech on March 9 of that year, prompting political parties and civil society actors to submit their proposals to a specially appointed royal commission.

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Morocco's USFP to address constitutional reforms at October congress
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