The 2024 Parliamentary elections in Jordan: Reforms and expectations
Source: News AZ
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Jordan are poised to be a transformative event in the country's political landscape. With new electoral laws designed to enhance representation and increase the participation of women and youth, Jordan is taking significant steps towards a more inclusive and party-based governance model. As the elections draw near, expectations for substantial reforms and changes are high. In the following text, we explore the key features of these elections, the anticipated impact on Jordan’s political structure, and the perspectives of experts and voters on what these changes could mean for the future of the country.
Jordan is actively preparing for parliamentary elections, which are set to take place on September 10, 2024. These elections will be held under a new electoral law introduced in 2022, aimed at improving representation and engaging women and youth in the political process.
According to the new law, the number of members in the House of Representatives is increased from 130 to 138. Measures have been introduced to enhance the inclusion of women and young candidates. Now, each political party’s candidate list must include at least one woman for every three candidates and one person under 35 among the top five positions. The minimum age for parliamentary candidates has also been lowered from 30 to 25, aiming to increase youth participation in the country's governance.
Read here the full article published by News AZ on 5 September 2024.
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The 2024 parliamentary elections in Jordan are poised to be a transformative event in the country's political landscape. With new electoral laws designed to enhance representation and increase the participation of women and youth, Jordan is taking significant steps towards a more inclusive and party-based governance model. As the elections draw near, expectations for substantial reforms and changes are high. In the following text, we explore the key features of these elections, the anticipated impact on Jordan’s political structure, and the perspectives of experts and voters on what these changes could mean for the future of the country.
Jordan is actively preparing for parliamentary elections, which are set to take place on September 10, 2024. These elections will be held under a new electoral law introduced in 2022, aimed at improving representation and engaging women and youth in the political process.
According to the new law, the number of members in the House of Representatives is increased from 130 to 138. Measures have been introduced to enhance the inclusion of women and young candidates. Now, each political party’s candidate list must include at least one woman for every three candidates and one person under 35 among the top five positions. The minimum age for parliamentary candidates has also been lowered from 30 to 25, aiming to increase youth participation in the country's governance.
Read here the full article published by News AZ on 5 September 2024.
Image credits: News AZ