People's Electoral Movement (Aruba)
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People's Electoral Movement Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo | |
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| Regional affiliation | COPPPAL |
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The People's Electoral Movement (
social democratic political party in Aruba. Following the 2001 general election for the Parliament of Aruba the party won 52.4% of popular vote and 12 out of 21 seats. In the 2005 general election, the party won 43% of the popular vote and 11 out of 21 seats thus won the election and remained in power. In the 2009 general election
, MEP lost 2 seats and won 36% of the vote, subsequently losing the election.
In the
Network of Electoral Democracy
(RED).
Following the 2021 Aruban general election, the MEP remained the largest party in parliament and went on subsequently to form a minority government.
Notable members
- Betico Croes, political activist who played a major role in Aruba's separation of the Netherlands Antilles
- Nelson Oduber, 2nd Prime Minister of Aruba
- Frans Figaroa, former Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles
- Evelyn Wever-Croes, incumbent Prime Minister of Aruba
References
- ^ "Global Elections Round-Up: Last 12 Months". Fitch Solutions. 31 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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