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Liberalism And Centrism In EstoniaThis article gives an overview of liberalism and centrism in Estonia. It is limited to liberal and centrist parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party. Introduction At the beginning of the twentieth century liberal parties emerged and played an important role in Estonia. They lost influence in the 1930s. After the restoration of independence in 1990, both pragmatic centrist and liberal forces arose. Nowadays the Estonian Reform Party (Eesti Reformierakond, member LI), ELDR is a free market liberal party. The liberal character of the Estonian Centre Party (Eesti Keskerakond, member LI, ELDR) is disputed. Despite this, the party is included because of its international affilliations. The timeline From Estonian Progressive People's Party to National Centre Party Radical Democratic Party - 1917: Konstantin Pts, the later conservative leader, founded the Radical Democratic Party (Radikaal-Demokraatlik Erakond).
- 1919: The party merged with the ⇒ Democratic Party into the ⇒ Estonian People's Party
Radical Socialist Party / Estonian Labour Party From Popular Front to Estonian Centre Party Estonian Liberal Democratic Party / Estonian Reform Party Estonian Coalition Party Progressive Party - 1996: A faction of the ⇒ Estonian Centre Party formed the Progressive Party (Arengupartei)
- 1999: The party disappeared
Liberal leaders References p.m. See also Estonia
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