Lebanese Democratic Party
The Lebanese Democratic Party (Arabic: الحزب الديمقراطي اللبناني Hizb al-democraty al-lubnany) is a political party in Lebanon established by Prince Talal Arslan and Marwan Abou Fadel in 2001. Prince Talal is the son of Lebanese Druze leader Emir Magid Arslan and has presided the party ever since its establishment.
Lebanese Democratic Party الحزب الديمقراطي اللبناني | |
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| Leader | Prince Talal Arslan |
| Founder | Prince Talal Arslan |
| Founded | 1 July 2001 |
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| Ideology | Conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| National affiliation | March 8 Alliance |
| Parliament of Lebanon | 1 / 128
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| Cabinet of Lebanon | 2 / 30
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The Lebanese Democratic Party is officially secular and has members from all Lebanese sects, but most of its support comes from the Druze, who support the Arslan family. It is part of the March 8 Alliance.
The party was represented in the Lebanese parliament in 2000 and in 2009. Emir Talal Arslan won a seat in the Parliament representing the Aley district, and one other representing the Baabda district.
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