New Lebanese Movement
The New Lebanese Party ("Hizb Al-Lubnaniyin Al-Judud") is a Lebanese political party established in 2006. Its main targets are changing the political system in Lebanon into a more stable, less dependent on confessionalism system and leading Lebanon to become a major regional power in terms of culture, economics & diplomacy. Leadership: Elie Maalouf (Party leader) Founder: Danny Abdul Khalek Founded: 2006 “The New Lebanese” is a secular Lebanese party that was founded in 2006.This party is represented by a group of Lebanese youth who believe in terminating the role of traditional political leaderships that have monopolized  governance by the power of political Familism. The party aims at paving the way for professional Lebanese young people to take part in politics. “ The New Lebanese party” calls for peaceful coexistence and communication among all Lebanese sects to be able to synthesize a national and secular regime away from sectarian politics. Being a secular and national party, Patrimonialism is not accepted because of its opposition to democracy. The New Lebanese party considers the parties that took part in the civil war are the main cause of Lebanon’s economic and political collapse and downfall. Moreover, the party believes that  the Lebanese who have blindly followed those parties since the end of the civil war have played a detrimental role in maintaining their political existence. Let alone the disastrous impact of sectarianism on the political system that has become the most suitable ambiance for those parties to flourish. The ” New Lebanese” adopts a slogan they are proud of: ” There is no blood in our historical record, and we have no enemies at Homeland”. 17 October Revolution The New Lebanese Party participated in the October 17 revolution since its inception, and was the first supporter of the revolutionaries in the street . The October 17 revolutionaries adopted the principles of the new Lebanese calling for ending the role of hereditary political leaders in Lebanon and giving the role of youth and specialists. In addition to ending political sectarianism, and building a state of justice and law.