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Republican Bloc Bloc Républicain | |
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| Abbreviation | BR |
| Leader | Abdoulaye Bio Tchané |
| Founded | 8 December 2018 |
| Ideology | Social liberalism[1] Pro-Talon[2] |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | Liberté – Travail – Prospérité |
| National Assembly | 28 / 109
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| Municipal Councilors | 991 / 1,815
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The Republican Bloc (French: Bloc Républicain, BR) is a political party in Benin, led by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané.[3] In the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election, the party came in second, winning 36 of 83 seats in the National Assembly.[4] Both the Republican Bloc and the majority-winning Progressive Union are allied with President Patrice Talon.[4]
- ^ Ahéhéhinnou, F. Aubin (27 September 2020). "BR renforce ses militants sur ses fondements idéologiques". 24 Heures au Bénin (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "'Unopposed election': Benin voters shun polls with only one choice". France 24. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Notre Bureau Exécutif National — Bloc Républicain". Blocrepublicain.co. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b Live (May 2019). "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.