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Politik & Regierung in Sint Maarten

Politisches System, Stabilitätsindikatoren und demokratische Institutionen

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Sint Maarten operates as a parliamentary democracy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with King Willem-Alexander as head of state represented by Governor Ajamu Baly. Prime Minister Luc Mercelina leads the Cabinet Mercelina II coalition government formed in November 2024 after the January 2024 elections. The unicameral Parliament with 15 seats oversees a multi-party system amid ongoing post-hurricane recovery and governance reforms.

Tipo de gobierno

Parliamentary representative democratic republic

Sistema legal

Civil law system based on Dutch law

Jefe de Estado

King Willem-Alexander(since 2013)

Jefe de Gobierno

Prime Minister Luc Mercelina(Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement)since 2024

Legislatura

Tipo:unicameral
Cámara baja:Parliament (15 escaños)

Principales partidos políticos

National Alliance(NA)

Centre-left

4 escaños
United People's Party(UPP)

Centre-right

3 escaños
Democratic Party(DP)

Centrist

2 escaños
Party for Progress(PFP)

Progressive

2 escaños
Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement(URSM)

Centrist

2 escaños

Derecho al voto

Citizens aged 18 and older have full voting rights in national elections. Residents vote in local elections if eligible.

Desarrollos recientes

  • Snap general election held in January 2024, with new parliament seated in February 2024
  • Cabinet Mercelina I formed on May 3, 2024, following parliamentary majority support
  • Cabinet Mercelina II appointed and sworn in on November 26, 2024
  • Governing Program 2024-2028 launched focusing on resilience and development
Edad de voto18
SufragioUniversal
Constitución2010
Unitary1