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This article lists political parties in Benin . Benin has a multi-party system.
Elected in the 2023 parliamentary election.
Name | Abbrevation | Ideology | Political position | MPs | |
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Progressive Union Union progressiste | UP | Social democracy Pro-Talon | Centre-left | 53 / 109 | |
Republican Bloc Bloc républicain | BR | Social liberalism Pro-Talon | Centre | 28 / 109 | |
The Democrats Les Démocrates | LD | Social democracy Anti-Talon | Centre-left to Left wing | 28 / 109 |
There are approximately 20 minor parties.
The Africa Liberal Network is an organization composed of 42 political parties from 24 countries in Africa. It is an associated organisation of Liberal International, the political family to which liberal democratic parties belong. The ALN serves to promote liberal objectives and principles throughout the continent.
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