National Rebirth Alliance
The National Rebirth Alliance (Romanian: Alianța Renașterea Națională, ARN) is a right-wing, Christian conservative[1] political party in Romania. The party's main values are faith, family, and education.[2]
National Rebirth Alliance Alianța Renașterea Națională | |
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| Abbreviation | ARN |
| President | Peter Costea |
| Founder | Peter Costea |
| Founded | 23 December 2019 |
| Headquarters | Piața Plevnei, nr. 4 Timișoara |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-right to right-wing |
| Religion | Evangelical |
| Colors | Dark Blue Bright Blue |
| Senate | 0 / 136
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| Chamber of Deputies | 0 / 330
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| European Parliament | 0 / 33
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| Mayors | 0 / 3,176
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| County Councilors | 0 / 1,340
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| Local Council Councilors | 0 / 39,900
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| Website | |
| aliantarenastereanationala | |
History
The party was formed in 2019 by lawyer and Coaliția pentru Familie figure, Peter Costea, and his supporters after he failed to enter the European Parliament as an independent in the elections held earlier that year. The relatively new and small party grew in popularity by taking a very anti-abortion attitude, hoping to unite all anti-abortion movements in the country under its leadership.[3]
Ideology
The party is defined by its predominant right-wing Christian values, most notable being its anti-abortion and traditional family policies. According to Peter Costea, the right to life is the most fundamental human right and seeks to review the Romanian abortion law, saying: "If we discuss the laws for the euthanasia of animals, why not discuss the granting of personality to the unborn?". The law is deemed by him as being illegitimate as it was issued in 1989 by the National Salvation Front Council in the midst of the anti-communist revolution. The party also opposes same-sex marriage, as well as gender ideology, or any form of sex education for children in schools.[4] Peter Costea aims to open for the first time a real debate on what he calls "non-negotiable principles" in Romania.[5]
Electoral history
Legislative elections
The results were the following:[6]
| Election | Chamber | Senate | Position | Aftermath | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Seats | Votes | % | Seats | |||
| 2020 | 21,577 | 0.38 | 0 / 330 |
23,714 | 0.42 | 0 / 136 |
11th | Extra-parliamentary opposition to PNL-USR PLUS-UDMR government (2020–2021) |
| Extra-parliamentary opposition to PNL-UDMR minority government (2021) | ||||||||
| Extra-parliamentary opposition to CNR government (2021–present) | ||||||||
References
- Pintea, Andreea (October 23, 2020). "Alianța Renașterea Națională, filiala Arad, a depus candidaturile pentru Senat și Camera Deputaților". www.aradon.ro (in Romanian).
- ""Aradul și România vor renaște prin credință, familie și educație" -ne-a declarat, Peter Costea, președintele fondator al partidului Alianța Renașterea Națională (P)". www.aradon.ro (in Romanian). December 3, 2020.
- Nicolae, Andrei (September 2, 2019). "Peter Costea și Alianța Familiilor lansează Partidul Renașterea României, formațiune ce va căuta să coaguleze forțele pro-familie din România într-o mișcare politică oficială". www.activenews.ro (in Romanian).
- "Un partid nou-înființat participă la alegerile parlamentare din 6 decembrie 2020". www.svnews.ro (in Romanian). October 30, 2020.
- "Romania, nasce il primo partito pro-Life. Intervista al leader Peter Costea".
- Alba24.ro, Redactia (December 9, 2020). "REZULTATE FINALE la nivel național. PSD câștigă alegerile, scor uriaș pentru AUR, PMP nu intră în Parlament. Simulare mandate". Alba24.
