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The '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' ({{lang-vi|'''Mặt Trận Tổ Quốc Việt Nam'''}}) founded February 1977 (merged Vietnamese Fatherland Front of [[North Vietnam]], [[National Liberation Front of South Vietnam]] (Việt Cộng) and [[Viet Cong|Alliance of National, Democratic and Peace Forces of Việt Nam]] in the [[South Vietnam]]), is an umbrella group of pro-government "mass movements" in [[Vietnam]], and has close links to the [[Communist Party of Vietnam]] and the Vietnamese government. It is an amalgamation of many smaller groups, including the Communist Party itself. Other groups that participated in the establishment of the Front were the remnants of the [[Việt Cộng]], the [[Vietnamese General Confederation of Labour]], [[Vietnamese Pioneer Young Union]] and the [[Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union]] ({{a.k.a.}} the Hồ Chí Minh Youth). It also included the [[Democratic Party of Vietnam]] and [[Socialist Party of Vietnam]], until they disbanded in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Van|first1=Dang|title=The Rebirth of the Democratic Party of Vietnam and a basic principle of constitutionalism|url=http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Soc/soc.culture.vietnamese/2006-06/msg00398.html|website=newsgroups.derkeiler.com|publisher=derkeiler|accessdate=4 March 2015}}</ref> It also incorporates some officially sanctioned religious groups.
The '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' ({{lang-vi|'''Mặt Trận Tổ Quốc Việt Nam'''}}) is an umbrella group of mass movements in [[Vietnam]] aligned with the [[Communist Party of Vietnam]] and forming part of the Vietnamese government. It was founded in February 1977 by the merger of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front of [[North Vietnam]] and two [[Việt Cộng]] groups, the [[National Liberation Front of South Vietnam]] and the [[Viet Cong|Alliance of National, Democratic and Peace Forces of Việt Nam]]. It is an amalgamation of many smaller groups, including the Communist Party itself. Other groups that participated in the establishment of the Front were the remnants of the Việt Cộng, the [[Vietnamese General Confederation of Labour]], the [[Vietnamese Pioneer Young Union]] and the [[Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union]] ({{a.k.a.}} the Hồ Chí Minh Youth). It also included the [[Democratic Party of Vietnam]] and [[Socialist Party of Vietnam]], until they disbanded in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Van|first1=Dang|title=The Rebirth of the Democratic Party of Vietnam and a basic principle of constitutionalism|url=http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Soc/soc.culture.vietnamese/2006-06/msg00398.html|website=newsgroups.derkeiler.com|publisher=derkeiler|accessdate=4 March 2015}}</ref> It also incorporates some officially sanctioned religious groups.


The Front is described by the Vietnamese government as "the political base of people's power." It is intended to have a significant role in society, promoting "national solidarity" and "unity of mind in political and spiritual matters." Many of the government's social programs are conducted through the Front. Recently, it has been given a role in programs to reduce [[poverty]]. The Front is also responsible for much of the government's policy on [[religion]], and has the ability to determine which religious groups will receive official approval.
The Front is described by the Vietnamese government as "the political base of people's power." It is intended to have a significant role in society, promoting "national solidarity" and "unity of mind in political and spiritual matters." Many of the government's social programs are conducted through the Front. Recently, it has been given a role in programs to reduce [[poverty]]. The Front is also responsible for much of the government's policy on [[religion]], and has the ability to determine which religious groups will receive official approval.


Perhaps more importantly, the Front is intended to supervise the activity of the [[government]] and of government organizations. Because the Front's power base is mass participation and popular mobilization, it is seen as representative of the people, and both Vietnam's [[constitution]] and laws give it a special role. The Front has a particularly significant role in [[elections]]. Specifically, endorsement by the Front is generally required (in practice, if not in theory) to be a candidate for election. Almost all candidates are nominated by (and members of) the Front, with only a few "self-nominated" candidates avoiding the Front's veto. The Front's role in electoral nominations is mandated by law.
Perhaps more importantly, the Front is intended to supervise the activity of the government and of government organisations. Because the Front's power base is mass participation and popular mobilisation, it is seen as representative of the people, and both Vietnam's [[constitution]] and laws give it a special role. The Front has a particularly significant role in [[elections]]. Specifically, endorsement by the Front is generally required (in practice, if not in theory) to be a candidate for election. Almost all candidates are nominated by (and members of) the Front, with only a few "self-nominated" candidates avoiding the Front's veto. The Front's role in electoral nominations is mandated by law.


==Leadership==
==Leadership==
Secretary General of the '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' since 1977:
Secretary General of the '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' since 1977:
*[[Nguyễn Văn Tiến]] (1977-1988)
*[[Nguyễn Văn Tiến]] (1977–1988)
*[[Phạm Văn Kiết]] (1988-1994)
*[[Phạm Văn Kiết]] (1988–1994)
*[[Trần Văn Đăng]] (1994-2004)
*[[Trần Văn Đăng]] (1994–2004)
*[[Huỳnh Đảm]] (2004-2008)
*[[Huỳnh Đảm]] (2004–2008)
*[[Vũ Trọng Kim]] (2008-2016)
*[[Vũ Trọng Kim]] (2008–2016)
*[[Trần Thanh Mẫn]] (from 2016)
*[[Trần Thanh Mẫn]] (from 2016)
Chairman of the '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' since 1977:
Chairman of the '''Vietnamese Fatherland Front''' since 1977:


*[[Hoàng Quốc Việt]] (1977-1983),
*[[Hoàng Quốc Việt]] (1977–1983),
*[[Huỳnh Tấn Phát]] (1983-1988),
*[[Huỳnh Tấn Phát]] (1983–1988),
*[[Nguyễn Hữu Thọ]] (1988-1994),
*[[Nguyễn Hữu Thọ]] (1988–1994),
*[[Lê Quang Đạo]] (1994-1999),
*[[Lê Quang Đạo]] (1994–1999),
*[[Phạm Thế Duyệt]] (1999-2008),
*[[Phạm Thế Duyệt]] (1999–2008),
*[[Huỳnh Đảm]] (2008-2013),
*[[Huỳnh Đảm]] (2008–2013),
*[[Nguyễn Thiện Nhân]] (2013-2017)
*[[Nguyễn Thiện Nhân]] (2013–2017)
*[[Trần Thanh Mẫn]] (from 2017).
*[[Trần Thanh Mẫn]] (from 2017).


Revision as of 17:26, 2 October 2017

Vietnamese Fatherland Front
Mặt Trận Tổ Quốc Việt Nam
ChairmanTrần Thanh Mẫn
FoundedFebruary 1977
HeadquartersHà Nội, Vietnam
IdeologyCommunism
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The Vietnamese Fatherland Front (Vietnamese: Mặt Trận Tổ Quốc Việt Nam) is an umbrella group of mass movements in Vietnam aligned with the Communist Party of Vietnam and forming part of the Vietnamese government. It was founded in February 1977 by the merger of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front of North Vietnam and two Việt Cộng groups, the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam and the Alliance of National, Democratic and Peace Forces of Việt Nam. It is an amalgamation of many smaller groups, including the Communist Party itself. Other groups that participated in the establishment of the Front were the remnants of the Việt Cộng, the Vietnamese General Confederation of Labour, the Vietnamese Pioneer Young Union and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (a.k.a. the Hồ Chí Minh Youth). It also included the Democratic Party of Vietnam and Socialist Party of Vietnam, until they disbanded in 1988.[1] It also incorporates some officially sanctioned religious groups.

The Front is described by the Vietnamese government as "the political base of people's power." It is intended to have a significant role in society, promoting "national solidarity" and "unity of mind in political and spiritual matters." Many of the government's social programs are conducted through the Front. Recently, it has been given a role in programs to reduce poverty. The Front is also responsible for much of the government's policy on religion, and has the ability to determine which religious groups will receive official approval.

Perhaps more importantly, the Front is intended to supervise the activity of the government and of government organisations. Because the Front's power base is mass participation and popular mobilisation, it is seen as representative of the people, and both Vietnam's constitution and laws give it a special role. The Front has a particularly significant role in elections. Specifically, endorsement by the Front is generally required (in practice, if not in theory) to be a candidate for election. Almost all candidates are nominated by (and members of) the Front, with only a few "self-nominated" candidates avoiding the Front's veto. The Front's role in electoral nominations is mandated by law.

Leadership

Secretary General of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front since 1977:

Chairman of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front since 1977:

Formerly Front organisations

Tôn Đức Thắng giving the opening speech at the founding of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front in 1955

References

  1. ^ Van, Dang. "The Rebirth of the Democratic Party of Vietnam and a basic principle of constitutionalism". newsgroups.derkeiler.com. derkeiler. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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