National Charter Party

The National Charter Party (Arabic: حزب الميثاق الوطني) is a Jordanian political party. It is as of 2024 the 2nd largest party in the House of Representatives.

National Charter Party
حزب الميثاق الوطني
Secretary-GeneralMuhammad Al-Momani[1]
Founded2022
HeadquartersAmman[1]
IdeologyAnti-corruption
Civic nationalism
Welfarism
Non-interventionism
Political positionCenter
Colours  Gold
House of Representatives
21 / 138
Website
mithaqparty.jo

Ideology

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Economic

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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.[2]

Social

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The National Charter Party advocates for expanding women's rights, alongside cooperation between Muslims and Christians.[2]

Foreign policy

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The party advocates for Palestinian statehood, stating that "Jerusalem beats in our hearts, and we remain loyal in supporting Palestine.", along with "On Jerusalem and the occupied territories, Arab and Islamic responsibility, and the ethics towards this - emphasizing the historical privacy between Jordan and Palestine and their economic twinship". It is unclear whether the party supports a two-state solution or a Palestinian one-state solution.[2]

Electoral results

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Jordanian Parliament

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House of Representatives
Election Votes % Seats +/– Position Outcome Leader
2024 93,688 5.72%
21 / 138
  21
(new party)
2nd

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Charter Party". Guide to Jordanian Politics. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Electoral statement" (PDF). National Charter Party. National Charter Party. Retrieved 21 September 2024.