Hassan Lachgar Appointed Head of the USFP Parliamentary Group in Morocco

Tuesday 20 - 15:00

Hassan Lachgar has been appointed to lead the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) parliamentary group in Morocco’s House of Representatives, marking a new leadership arrangement within the party as the 2026-2031 legislative term gets underway.

The appointment was made following a meeting held on Sunday at the USFP headquarters. Lachgar succeeds Abderrahim Chahid, who has joined the government as minister responsible for employment and social dialogue, according to the information provided.

The change comes amid a broader reshuffling of political responsibilities following appointments to the new executive branch. With several political figures taking up government positions, parliamentary groups are adjusting their leadership to maintain their work within the legislature.

A 26-member group prepares for the new term

The USFP parliamentary group comprises 26 members for the 2026-2031 legislature. Under Lachgar’s leadership, the group will be responsible for coordinating its parliamentary activities, representing the party’s positions during legislative debates and overseeing its participation in the work of the House of Representatives.

The leadership transition also follows Chahid’s move from parliament to the executive, creating the need for a new head of the group.

The appointment places Lachgar at the centre of the party’s parliamentary organisation at the beginning of a new legislative cycle, when lawmakers will be expected to engage with the government’s programme and upcoming legislative priorities.

Government appointments reshape political responsibilities

The political context surrounding the appointment reflects changes in the distribution of responsibilities between parliament and government. The departure of a parliamentary group leader for a ministerial position illustrates how executive appointments can prompt organisational adjustments within political parties.

The USFP’s new parliamentary leadership will operate within a political landscape shaped by the formation of the new government and the relationships between the parties represented in parliament.

However, the appointment announcement does not specify any new legislative priorities or changes to the group’s political strategy under Lachgar.

A new phase for the USFP in parliament

The coming legislative term will provide the setting for Lachgar to establish his leadership and coordinate the group’s work. The effectiveness of that role will depend on the group’s ability to organise its members, participate in parliamentary proceedings and advance the positions it adopts on national policy.

For the USFP, the appointment represents an organisational transition at the start of the 2026-2031 legislature, with a new leader taking responsibility for a 26-member parliamentary group.