FUNCINPEC (short for Front Uni National pour un Cambodge Indépendant, Neutre, Pacifique et Coopératif) is a Cambodian political party that was founded in 1981. FUNCINPEC is considered one of the major political parties in Cambodia and has played a significant role in the country's political landscape.
FUNCINPEC is often associated with the Cambodian monarchy, as it has strong ties to the royal family. The party's establishment was led by Prince Norodom Sihanouk, a former king of Cambodia, aiming to restore the monarchy and promote a united, independent, neutral, peaceful, and cooperative Cambodia.
With its ideology rooted in monarchism, FUNCINPEC advocates for a constitutional monarchy system with the king as the head of state and a democratic form of government. Over the years, the party has shifted its focus towards nationalism and promoting social justice.
FUNCINPEC has participated in several elections in Cambodia, both before and after the country's civil war and Khmer Rouge regime. It has had varying levels of success, including coalition governments and periods in opposition. Despite facing internal divisions and declining support in recent years, FUNCINPEC has remained an active participant in Cambodian politics, contributing to the pluralistic nature of the country's democratic system.
Overall, FUNCINPEC represents a political party in Cambodia that upholds the monarchy and promotes national unity, independence, neutrality, peace, and cooperation.
