Youth participation in parliamentary elections did not exceed 33% – PM

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AMMAN — During a youth dialogue meeting at Mutah University on Saturday, Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh highlighted that youth participation in the parliamentary elections did not exceed 33 percent in the last elections, emphasizing the importance of creating incentives for youth to participate in elections and join political parties. اضافة اعلان

Government guarantees no harassment due to involvement in party workMeanwhile, he shared that the constitutional amendments and amendments to the election and party laws aim to increase youth participation in elections. Assuring youth that the government guarantees that no young man or woman will face harassment due to their involvement in party work, Hala News reported.

Betting on the youth in bringing about change
He also emphasized that the government is betting on the youth in bringing about change. He stated that Jordan entered its second century simultaneously with the world's emergence from the heavy shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had significant political, economic, social, and administrative implications. He commended His Majesty King Abdullah and HRH Crown Prince Hussein for leading the reform project, which began with a reform track involving various political factions in the country, as part of the Political System Update Committee, which encompassed a wide spectrum of political colors.

Khasawneh emphasized that Jordan is now entering a phase where the work is being framed within necessary programmatic parties. The dialogue series with Jordanian youth, titled "Visions of Renewal: Youth at the Center of Attention," was initiated by Khasawneh, with the first dialogue taking place at the University of Jordan.


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