Ruaí Nationalist Party

Ruaí Nationalist Party Páirtí Náisiúnach Ruaí
Abbreviation	RÍ
Student wing	Students for Rídearg
Membership (2022)	102,987
Ideology	Ruaí Nationalism Right-wing populism
Political position	Centre to Center-Right
Colors
Slogan	For the life of future Ruaían’s ‘’’Meallaigian: Do shaol Ruaían amach anseo’’’
Riksdag	12 / 349

The Ruaí Nationalist Party (Meallaigian: Páirtí Náisiúnach Ruaí), often known by its abbreviation RÍ, is a political party in Ruaí. The party advocates for Ruaí Nationalism and right-wing populism, aligning itself along the center to center-right spectrum of political ideologies. It is most commonly associated with its slogan, "For the life of future Ruaían’s" (Meallaigian: Do shaol Ruaían amach anseo).

History

The Ruaí Nationalist Party was founded to further the political aspirations of Ruaí Nationalism, promoting the interests and culture of the Ruaí people. The party is part of the broader right-wing populist movement, characterized by skepticism towards established political institutions and elites, and a focus on popular sovereignty and the will of the ordinary citizens.

Ideology and support

Despite the right-wing populist rhetoric, the Ruaí Nationalist Party positions itself in the center to center-right on the political spectrum, seeking to balance a moderate approach with its populist leanings. This positioning allows the party to appeal to a broader electorate while still maintaining its nationalist and populist principles.

The party's official student wing, "Students for Rídearg", aims to engage the younger demographic and encourage political participation among students. This group helps to extend the influence of the party into the country's universities and other educational institutions.

As of 2022, the Ruaí Nationalist Party had a membership of 102,987 individuals, indicating a significant level of support within the population.

Electoral results

In the Riksdag, the unicameral national legislature, the Ruaí Nationalist Party holds 12 out of 349 seats. While this represents a relatively small proportion of the overall seats, it nevertheless ensures that the party has a voice within the national legislative assembly, and can influence legislation and policy in line with its party ideologies.

The party slogan, "For the life of future Ruaían’s" (Meallaigian: Do shaol Ruaían amach anseo), is a reflection of the party's commitment to preserving and promoting the interests of the Ruaí people, not just in the present, but also for future generations. This phrase is a rallying call for the party and encapsulates its core mission and principles.