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This 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 ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it is not necessary that the party has labeled itself as a liberal party.

History

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. The Estonian Reform Party (Eesti Reformierakond) is a free market liberal party.[1]: 128  Despite its liberal international affiliations the Estonian Centre Party (Eesti Keskerakond) is generally not considered a liberal party, so therefore it is not included.

From Estonian Progressive People's Party to National Centre Party

Radical Democratic 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

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Liberal leaders

References

  1. ^ a b Darden, Keith A. (2009-02-02). Economic Liberalism and Its Rivals: The Formation of International Institutions Among the Post-Soviet States. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-86653-8.

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