National Charter Party Explained

National Charter Party
Native Name:حزب الميثاق الوطني
Foundation:2022
Ideology:Civic nationalism
Monarchism
Anti-corruption
Welfarism
Position:Center
Headquarters:Amman[1]
Country:Jordan
Colours: Gold
Secretary General:Muhammad Al-Momani
Seats1 Title:House of Representatives

The National Charter Party (ar|حزب الميثاق الوطني) is a political party in Jordan. Following the 2024 general election the party became the second largest in the House of Representatives.

History

Founded in 2022 following constitutional reforms, National Charter was composed of previously serving parliamentarians viewed as loyalists to the existing government.[2] National Charter is a result of a merger between the Wafa, Awn and Mithaq parties.

Ideology

Economic

The National Charter Party is moderate. It advocates largely for a social market economy, with its platform's economic policies largely focused on investments in both the public and private sectors, alongside expanding trade with neighboring countries. Along with this, it advocates for combating corruption.[3]

Social

The National Charter Party advocates for expanding women's rights, alongside cooperation between Muslims and Christians.

Foreign policy

The party advocates for Palestinian statehood, however, is unclear whether the party supports a two-state or a one-state solution.[3]

Membership

As of 2023, the party had 4,040 members, of which 3,006 were men and 1,040 women.[4]

Electoral results

Jordanian Parliament

House of Representatives
ElectionVotes%Seats+/–PositionOutcomeLeader
202493,6885.72% (new party)2nd

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Charter Party . Guide to Jordanian Politics . 21 September 2024.
  2. Web site: 2022-01-22 . Pundits skeptical of new centrist party formed by lawmakers, former officials . 2024-09-30 . Jordan News . en.
  3. Web site: Electoral statement . National Charter Party . National Charter Party . 21 September 2024.
  4. Jordanian Political Parties Monitoring Report . kas.de . Konrad Adenauer Stiftung . 2,5. 30 September 2024 . July 2023.