The Moroccan government will likely make some, mostly symbolic, concessions to the Gen Z-led protest movement, which already appears to be weakening, but ongoing grievances related to social and economic inequalities will sustain the risk of further protests in the coming years and could help the opposition gain seats in the 2026 parliamentary elections. On Oct. 7, representatives from Morocco's ''GenZ 212'' movement said they would suspend nationwide protests against the country's dire socioeconomic conditions until Oct. 9, in order to improve coordination and strengthen their mobilization efforts. The pause comes just before King Mohammed VI is scheduled to make his annual address to parliament, where he will outline the coming year's policy priorities. The youth-led demonstrations, which began on Sept. 27, have primarily been peaceful, with protesters demanding improved public services, reduced government corruption and the removal of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. However, some protests have turned violent in...
