Democratic Renewal (Lebanon)
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The Democratic Renewal Movement (or Tajaddod) is a reformist, secular political party
in Lebanon
.
At the last legislative elections
, in May and June 2005, the party was allied to the anti-Syrian March 14 Alliance
, led by Future Movement of late Prime minister Rafic Hariri, that won these elections.
The Democratic Renewal was founded in 2001 by a group of 50 Lebanese political figures, intellectuals and businessmen. It is headed by Nassib Lahoud
, former Presidential aspirant, deputy of the Metn region from 1991 until 2005.
The Democratic Renewal has one member in the Parliament, Misbah Ahdab of Tripoli in North Lebanon.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
.
At the last legislative elections
Elections in Lebanon
Elections in Lebanon gives information on election and election results in Lebanon.- Parliamentary electoral system :Lebanon's national legislature is called the Assembly of Representatives...
, in May and June 2005, the party was allied to the anti-Syrian March 14 Alliance
March 14 Alliance
The March 14 alliance , named after the date of the Cedar Revolution, is a coalition of political parties and independents in Lebanon that call for sovereignty over all Lebanese territories, led by MP Saad Hariri, younger son of Rafik Hariri, the assassinated former prime minister of Lebanon, as...
, led by Future Movement of late Prime minister Rafic Hariri, that won these elections.
The Democratic Renewal was founded in 2001 by a group of 50 Lebanese political figures, intellectuals and businessmen. It is headed by Nassib Lahoud
Nassib Lahoud
Nassib Lahoud is a Lebanese-Christian political figure born on 23 November 1944 in Baabdat - Matn, Lebanon. He has held various political posts including Ambassador to the USA, Member of Parliament and Minister of State...
, former Presidential aspirant, deputy of the Metn region from 1991 until 2005.
The Democratic Renewal has one member in the Parliament, Misbah Ahdab of Tripoli in North Lebanon.