HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
Empowering youth to assume responsibility within institutions and decision-making centers is no longer a transient demand; it has become a fundamental topic in the discussion about renewing political elites, strengthening participation in public affairs management, and opening the door for young talents to contribute to shaping public policies.
In this context, the intervention of young Younes Mallal, during yesterday's session at the Council of Councillors, and the intervention of young Osama Barik, during today's session at Parliament, have sparked interest in the debate concerning the position of youth within elected institutions, their ability to express societal expectations, and their contribution to raising issues that concern citizens.
These two interventions bring back to the forefront a fundamental question about the extent to which political institutions are open to young energies and the readiness of political parties to grant new generations genuine opportunities to participate in public affairs management, away from the logic of monopolizing responsibilities or limiting youth roles to restricted positions.
The renewal of elites is not achieved by slogans alone; it requires a clear will to provide opportunities for youth to assume responsibility, participate in decision-making, and benefit from the competencies and capabilities accumulated by a new generation in various fields. Furthermore, youth involvement should not be limited to symbolic or ceremonial presence but must extend to positions of influence and actual contribution in developing public programs and policies.
Conversely, granting youth advanced roles necessitates providing conditions for guidance, training, and accountability, based on competence, merit, and equal opportunities, to ensure responsible and effective participation within institutions.
The message conveyed by this discussion is clear: **Enough with stifling youth potential; it is time to open the door for them to assume responsibility and contribute to decision-making.** Morocco's future is also linked to its ability to invest in its young talents and grant them the trust and opportunity to transform their ideas and aspirations into initiatives and projects that serve the public good.
The real challenge remains to move from praising youth interventions in Parliament to establishing a political practice that grants them a real position in leadership roles and allows them to participate in shaping the present and the future.
