Overview of liberalism in Greece
This article gives an overview of liberalism in Greece. Liberal parties in Greece are largely committed to liberalism, republicanism and democracy. It is limited to liberal parties. The sign ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
History
Each of the following sections describes an element of Greek liberalism, beginning with the 19th century.
From Modernist Party to the Center Union
From Democratic Socialist Party to the Center Union
From Center Union to Union of the Democratic Center
Party of New Liberals
Union of Centrists
The Liberals
- 1999: A short-lived libertarian party is founded by Stefanos Manos, The Liberals espousing a laissez-faire political platform, such as social liberal policies. The party was dissolved in October 2001. [1] The party's founder cooperated with PASOK in 2004, after George Papandreou's invitation to be honorarily elected as member of the Greek parliament under PASOK's flag, and founded yet another party, "Drassi", in 2009, this time refusing to use the term "liberal" and claiming it was based upon "common sense".
Liberal Alliance
- February 2007: Establishment of the Liberal Alliance, advocating economic and social liberal policies.