Alternative Democratic Reform Party
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The Alternative Democratic Reform Party , abbreviated to ADR, is a conservative
political party
in Luxembourg
. It has four seats in the sixty-seat Chamber of Deputies
, making it the fifth-largest party.
The party was founded in 1987, as a single-issue party from demanding equality of state pension provision between civil servants and all other citizens. In the 1989 election
, it won four seats, and established itself as a political force. It peaked at seven seats in 1999
, due to mistrust of politicians failing to resolved the pensions gap, before falling back to four today. Its significance on a national level makes it the most successful pensioners' party
in western Europe.
Political success has required the ADR to develop positions on all matters of public policy, developing an anti-establishment
, conservative platform. It has adopted economic liberalism
, filling a gap vacated by the Democratic Party
. It is largest party to take a eurosceptic
line, and is a member of the anti-federalist Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
.
In the 1989 election
to the Chamber of Deputies, on 18 June 1989, the party achieved remarkable success by attracting votes from far beyond its core support base. Many Luxembourgers voted for the ADR as a protest vote
, allowing the ADR to register 7.3% of the vote, win 4 of the 60 seats, and come fourth. The spectacular triumph of the party in the election required the leadership to formulate a new party strategy. On 12 November 1989, the name was amended to 'Action Committee 5/6ths' (Aktiounskomitee 5/6), reflecting its increased attention to other concerns. The party lost one of its deputies, Josy Simon, when he defected to the Democratic Party
in spring 1991.
On 22 November 1992, the name was changed again, to 'Action Committee for Democracy and Pensions Justice' (Aktiounskomitee fir Demokratie an Rentengerechtigkeet). In December of the same year, the prominent deputy Fernand Rau defected from the Christian Social People's Party
after the CSV broke its pledge to make him European Commissioner
, increasing the ADR's representation back up to four. At the 10 October 1993 local elections, the ADR won 7 seats in communal
councils. At the 1994 general election
, the ADR got 9.0% of the vote and 5 seats, putting the ADR over the threshold required to qualify as a caucus
, but the ADR fell to fifth place, behind the resurgent Greens
.
, the party enjoyed increased success, winning 9.4% of the vote and 7 seats. The results put the ADR back into fourth place, but the Greens managed to hold on to their seat in the simultaneous European elections
. October 1999 saw ADR candidates elected in ten communes, with two winning in each of Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette
. The ADR lost two of its Chamber of Deputies seats at the 2004 general election
, and its share of the vote fell to under 10%.
One of ADR's hallmark positions is its euroscepticism
, and it is the only eurosceptic party in the Chamber of Deputies. It was the only parliamentary party that actively campaigned against the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
, which was put to a referendum and narrowly passed with 56.5% of voters in favour.
On 2 April 2006 the name was changed once more, to its current name of 'Alternative Democratic Reform Party' (Alternativ Demokratesch Reformpartei). Significantly, for the first time, the name makes no reference to pension reform, signalling the eagerness of the ADR to further solidify its position as a major party in national politics. However, on 1 May, Aly Jaerling
left the party to sit as an independent
in the Chamber of Deputies, complaining of the move away from campaigning for pensions. As a result of Jaerling's departure, the party lost its status as a caucus and now only qualifies as a 'group', threatening its future security.
On 29 May 2008, the ADR deputies and Jaerling were the only members not to vote for the Treaty of Lisbon
. In the 2009 Chamber election
, the ADR held on to four seats (of which, 2 in Sud
), but with a reduced vote share of 8.1%: its worst legislative election result since its first election, in 1989, whilst its vote share fell - albeit by less - in the simultaneous European Parliament election
, to 7.4%. Jaerling, running for his own Citizens' List
, failed to win a seat in either. On 8 June 2010, the ADR joined the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
, a Eurosceptic Europe-wide political party
.
The party is a supporter of economic liberalism
, having positioned itself to fill a void left by the Democratic Party
. The party is critical of public sector waste and the 'elitist' nature of public spending projects. The ADR is socially conservative
. It is opposed to euthanasia
and assisted suicide
. The party places great importance on promoting the Luxembourgish language
, and its electoral success in the 1999 election
pushed the CSV-DP government to make knowledge of it a criterion for naturalisation
. It is opposed to multiple citizenship
.
The party is marked out from the other parties by being Eurosceptic
, sharing this position with only the far left
, and being the country's most sovereigntist
party. The leadership had supported the proposed European Constitution, endorsing it in the 2004 European election
, before changing its position in the spring of 2005 under pressure from party members. In its criticism of the EU
, the party puts emphasis on the democratic deficit
and transparency. However, in heavily pro-European Luxembourg, the ADR has always fared worse in European elections than on national elections, which are held on the same day.
than either the CSV or DP. Much of the party's support is in the north of the country, where the ADR received its strongest support (10.3%) in the 2009 Chamber election
.
Due to the party's original purpose of pension equality, the party's electoral base is pensioners. However, disproportionately many people under the age of 24 also see the ADR in a positive light. ADR is particularly popular on the Internet
, despite the party leadership's lack of interest in the medium, due in part to its popularity amongst young people. The party is most popular amongst people earning less than €30,000, and has attracted support from the part of the CSV's core electorate that have been left out of recent economic growth. As with the CSV and LSAP, the ADR is supported by people with less education.
The party is backed by the third-largest general trade union in the country, the small Neutral Union of Luxembourg Workers (NGL), which has been the driving force behind the ADR. The ADR has also been close to the Luxembourg Association of Retired and Invalid People (LRIV), which formerly backed the Communist Party
. The party has used local celebrities, such as Jean-Pierre Koepp
in Nord
, to boost its appeal.
at each election. Timelines showing the number of seats and percentage of votes won are on the right.
in the Chamber of Deputies
. Its four current deputies are given in bold.
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. It has four seats in the sixty-seat Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
, making it the fifth-largest party.
The party was founded in 1987, as a single-issue party from demanding equality of state pension provision between civil servants and all other citizens. In the 1989 election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1989
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 18 June 1989. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.-Results:...
, it won four seats, and established itself as a political force. It peaked at seven seats in 1999
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1999
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 13, 1999. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1999 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
, due to mistrust of politicians failing to resolved the pensions gap, before falling back to four today. Its significance on a national level makes it the most successful pensioners' party
Pensioners' Party
Pensioners' Party or Party of Pensioners may refer to:*Pensioners Party *Pensioners Party *Pensioners Party *Pensioners' Party *Pensioners' Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina*Pensioners' Party of the Republika Srpska...
in western Europe.
Political success has required the ADR to develop positions on all matters of public policy, developing an anti-establishment
Anti-establishment
An anti-establishment view or belief is one which stands in opposition to the conventional social, political, and economic principles of a society. The term was first used in the modern sense in 1958, by the British magazine New Statesman to refer to its political and social agenda...
, conservative platform. It has adopted economic liberalism
Economic liberalism
Economic liberalism is the ideological belief in giving all people economic freedom, and as such granting people with more basis to control their own lives and make their own mistakes. It is an economic philosophy that supports and promotes individual liberty and choice in economic matters and...
, filling a gap vacated by the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
. It is largest party to take a eurosceptic
Euroscepticism
Euroscepticism is a general term used to describe criticism of the European Union , and opposition to the process of European integration, existing throughout the political spectrum. Traditionally, the main source of euroscepticism has been the notion that integration weakens the nation state...
line, and is a member of the anti-federalist Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
The Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists, abbreviated to AECR, is a centre-right anti-federalist European political party defending broader conservative and classical liberal principles. It consists of twelve parties in nine EU member states and Iceland...
.
Emergence
The ADR has its roots in a demonstration in Luxembourg City on 28 March 1987, held to protest at the disparities between the 5/6ths final salary scheme enjoyed by civil servants and the basic state pension received by everyone else. The large crowd, and the collection of 10,000 signatures for a petition demanding change, persuaded the organisers that there was widespread public support. The party was founded on the 12 May 1987 as the 'Action Committee 5/6ths Pensions for Everyone' (Aktiounskomitee 5/6 Pensioun fir jiddfereen).In the 1989 election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1989
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 18 June 1989. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.-Results:...
to the Chamber of Deputies, on 18 June 1989, the party achieved remarkable success by attracting votes from far beyond its core support base. Many Luxembourgers voted for the ADR as a protest vote
Protest vote
A protest vote is a vote cast in an election to demonstrate the caster's unhappiness with the choice of candidates or refusal of the current political system...
, allowing the ADR to register 7.3% of the vote, win 4 of the 60 seats, and come fourth. The spectacular triumph of the party in the election required the leadership to formulate a new party strategy. On 12 November 1989, the name was amended to 'Action Committee 5/6ths' (Aktiounskomitee 5/6), reflecting its increased attention to other concerns. The party lost one of its deputies, Josy Simon, when he defected to the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
in spring 1991.
On 22 November 1992, the name was changed again, to 'Action Committee for Democracy and Pensions Justice' (Aktiounskomitee fir Demokratie an Rentengerechtigkeet). In December of the same year, the prominent deputy Fernand Rau defected from the Christian Social People's Party
Christian Social People's Party
The Christian Social People's Party , abbreviated to CSV or PCS, is the largest political party in Luxembourg. The party follows a Christian Democratic and conservative ideology and, like most parties in Luxembourg, it is strongly pro-European...
after the CSV broke its pledge to make him European Commissioner
European Commissioner
A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each Member within the college holds a specific portfolio and are led by the President of the European Commission...
, increasing the ADR's representation back up to four. At the 10 October 1993 local elections, the ADR won 7 seats in communal
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
councils. At the 1994 general election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1994
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 12, 1994. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1994 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
, the ADR got 9.0% of the vote and 5 seats, putting the ADR over the threshold required to qualify as a caucus
Caucus
A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement, especially in the United States and Canada. As the use of the term has been expanded the exact definition has come to vary among political cultures.-Origin of the term:...
, but the ADR fell to fifth place, behind the resurgent Greens
The Greens (Luxembourg)
The Greens is a Luxembourgian green political party.-1983-1993:The Greens were originally founded in 23 June 1983. In the 1984 election, the party got two seats in the Chamber of Deputies. In 1985, however the party split between two parties one called 'GLEI' and the other called 'GAP'...
.
Mainstream party
On 3 August 1998, a law was passed equalising pension provision between civil servants and other workers, fulfilling the ADR's original raison d'être, but this didn't prevent the ADR from strengthening its position further. In the 1999 legislative electionLuxembourgian legislative election, 1999
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 13, 1999. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1999 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
, the party enjoyed increased success, winning 9.4% of the vote and 7 seats. The results put the ADR back into fourth place, but the Greens managed to hold on to their seat in the simultaneous European elections
European Parliament election, 1999 (Luxembourg)
The European Parliament election of 1999 in Luxembourg was the election of MEP representing Luxembourg constituency for the 1999-2004 term of the European Parliament. It was part of the wider 1999 European election...
. October 1999 saw ADR candidates elected in ten communes, with two winning in each of Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people...
. The ADR lost two of its Chamber of Deputies seats at the 2004 general election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 2004
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 13 June 2004. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies...
, and its share of the vote fell to under 10%.
One of ADR's hallmark positions is its euroscepticism
Euroscepticism
Euroscepticism is a general term used to describe criticism of the European Union , and opposition to the process of European integration, existing throughout the political spectrum. Traditionally, the main source of euroscepticism has been the notion that integration weakens the nation state...
, and it is the only eurosceptic party in the Chamber of Deputies. It was the only parliamentary party that actively campaigned against the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe , , was an unratified international treaty intended to create a consolidated constitution for the European Union...
, which was put to a referendum and narrowly passed with 56.5% of voters in favour.
On 2 April 2006 the name was changed once more, to its current name of 'Alternative Democratic Reform Party' (Alternativ Demokratesch Reformpartei). Significantly, for the first time, the name makes no reference to pension reform, signalling the eagerness of the ADR to further solidify its position as a major party in national politics. However, on 1 May, Aly Jaerling
Aly Jaerling
Alphonse 'Aly' Jaerling is a Luxembourgian politician. He sat in the Chamber of Deputies from 1999, when he was first elected for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party until 2009...
left the party to sit as an independent
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
in the Chamber of Deputies, complaining of the move away from campaigning for pensions. As a result of Jaerling's departure, the party lost its status as a caucus and now only qualifies as a 'group', threatening its future security.
On 29 May 2008, the ADR deputies and Jaerling were the only members not to vote for the Treaty of Lisbon
Treaty of Lisbon
The Treaty of Lisbon of 1668 was a peace treaty between Portugal and Spain, concluded at Lisbon on 13 February 1668, through the mediation of England, in which Spain recognized the sovereignty of Portugal's new ruling dynasty, the House of Braganza....
. In the 2009 Chamber election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 2009
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 7 June 2009, together with the 2009 election to the European Parliament. All sixty members of the Chamber of Deputies were elected for five years...
, the ADR held on to four seats (of which, 2 in Sud
Circonscription Sud (Luxembourg)
Circonscription Sud is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The constituency includes the cantons of Capellen and Esch-sur-Alzette, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg...
), but with a reduced vote share of 8.1%: its worst legislative election result since its first election, in 1989, whilst its vote share fell - albeit by less - in the simultaneous European Parliament election
European Parliament election, 2009 (Luxembourg)
The European Parliament election of 2009 in Luxembourg was the election of the delegation from Luxembourg to the European Parliament in 2009. It was held on the same day as the elections to the national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.-Parties:...
, to 7.4%. Jaerling, running for his own Citizens' List
Citizens' List
The Citizens' List is a Luxembourgian political party. It was founded in the run-up to the 2009 Chamber of Deputies election and European election...
, failed to win a seat in either. On 8 June 2010, the ADR joined the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists
The Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists, abbreviated to AECR, is a centre-right anti-federalist European political party defending broader conservative and classical liberal principles. It consists of twelve parties in nine EU member states and Iceland...
, a Eurosceptic Europe-wide political party
European political party
A European political party, formally a political party at European level, informally a Europarty, is a type of political party organization operating transnationally in Europe and in the institutions of the European Union. They are regulated and funded by the European Union and are usually made up...
.
Ideology
The party was founded as a single-issue party, to introduce equality between private and public sector pensions. The focus on pension reform allowed it to make it the core campaign issue of all five elections in the first ten years of its formation. By 1998, the party had forced the government to accede almost all of its demands. However, this success has not thwarted the ADR, and it has diversified its programme to cover all aspects of public policy.The party is a supporter of economic liberalism
Economic liberalism
Economic liberalism is the ideological belief in giving all people economic freedom, and as such granting people with more basis to control their own lives and make their own mistakes. It is an economic philosophy that supports and promotes individual liberty and choice in economic matters and...
, having positioned itself to fill a void left by the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
. The party is critical of public sector waste and the 'elitist' nature of public spending projects. The ADR is socially conservative
Social conservatism
Social Conservatism is primarily a political, and usually morally influenced, ideology that focuses on the preservation of what are seen as traditional values. Social conservatism is a form of authoritarianism often associated with the position that the federal government should have a greater role...
. It is opposed to euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
and assisted suicide
Assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is the common term for actions by which an individual helps another person voluntarily bring about his or her own death. "Assistance" may mean providing one with the means to end one's own life, but may extend to other actions. It differs to euthanasia where another person ends...
. The party places great importance on promoting the Luxembourgish language
Luxembourgish language
Luxembourgish is a High German language spoken mainly in Luxembourg. About 320,000 people worldwide speak Luxembourgish.-Language family:...
, and its electoral success in the 1999 election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 1999
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 13, 1999. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1999 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:...
pushed the CSV-DP government to make knowledge of it a criterion for naturalisation
Naturalization
Naturalization is the acquisition of citizenship and nationality by somebody who was not a citizen of that country at the time of birth....
. It is opposed to multiple citizenship
Multiple citizenship
Multiple citizenship is a status in which a person is concurrently regarded as a citizen under the laws of more than one state. Multiple citizenships exist because different countries use different, and not necessarily mutually exclusive, citizenship requirements...
.
The party is marked out from the other parties by being Eurosceptic
EuroSceptic
EuroSceptic is the second album of British singer Jack Lucien. It was released in October 2009.Due to being an album influenced by Europop, it features songs with parts in different languages...
, sharing this position with only the far left
Far left
Far left, also known as the revolutionary left, radical left and extreme left are terms which refer to the highest degree of leftist positions among left-wing politics...
, and being the country's most sovereigntist
Souverainism
Souverainism , or sovereigntism is a doctrine which supports acquiring or preserving political independence of a nation or a region...
party. The leadership had supported the proposed European Constitution, endorsing it in the 2004 European election
European Parliament election, 2004 (Luxembourg)
The European Parliament election of 2004 in Luxembourg was the election of MEP representing Luxembourg constituency for the 2004-2009 term of the European Parliament. It was part of the wider 2004 European election. It was held on June 13, 2004...
, before changing its position in the spring of 2005 under pressure from party members. In its criticism of the EU
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, the party puts emphasis on the democratic deficit
Democratic deficit
A democratic deficit is considered to be occurring when ostensibly democratic organizations or institutions are seen to be falling short of fulfilling the principles of the parliamentary democracy in their practices or operation where representative and linked parliamentary integrity becomes...
and transparency. However, in heavily pro-European Luxembourg, the ADR has always fared worse in European elections than on national elections, which are held on the same day.
Political support
The ADR's primary political base are the CSV's 'traditional, rural and rightist' voters. Although the ADR is seen to take votes from the right wing of the CSV, more ADR voters declare themselves to be left-wingLeft-wing politics
In politics, Left, left-wing and leftist generally refer to support for social change to create a more egalitarian society...
than either the CSV or DP. Much of the party's support is in the north of the country, where the ADR received its strongest support (10.3%) in the 2009 Chamber election
Luxembourgian legislative election, 2009
Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 7 June 2009, together with the 2009 election to the European Parliament. All sixty members of the Chamber of Deputies were elected for five years...
.
Due to the party's original purpose of pension equality, the party's electoral base is pensioners. However, disproportionately many people under the age of 24 also see the ADR in a positive light. ADR is particularly popular on the Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
, despite the party leadership's lack of interest in the medium, due in part to its popularity amongst young people. The party is most popular amongst people earning less than €30,000, and has attracted support from the part of the CSV's core electorate that have been left out of recent economic growth. As with the CSV and LSAP, the ADR is supported by people with less education.
The party is backed by the third-largest general trade union in the country, the small Neutral Union of Luxembourg Workers (NGL), which has been the driving force behind the ADR. The ADR has also been close to the Luxembourg Association of Retired and Invalid People (LRIV), which formerly backed the Communist Party
Communist Party of Luxembourg
The Communist Party of Luxembourg , abbreviated to KPL or PCL, is a communist political party in Luxembourg.Ali Ruckert is the current chairman of the party.- History :...
. The party has used local celebrities, such as Jean-Pierre Koepp
Jean-Pierre Koepp
Jean-Pierre Koepp was a politician and restaurateur in Luxembourg. He was a representative of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party , having been one of the ADR's founder-members and one of their first members of the Chamber of Deputies, in which he has sat between 1989 and 2009.Koepp was...
in Nord
Circonscription Nord (Luxembourg)
Circonscription Nord is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden, and Wiltz. Its boundaries are coterminous with those of the district of Diekirch. , Nord has an estimated population of...
, to boost its appeal.
Election results
Below are charts of the results that the ADR has secured in the Chamber of DeputiesChamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
at each election. Timelines showing the number of seats and percentage of votes won are on the right.
| Year | Vote % | Place | Seats | Place | Cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Luxembourgian legislative election, 1989 Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 18 June 1989. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.-Results:... |
7.9 | 4th | 4 | 4th | No |
| 1994 Luxembourgian legislative election, 1994 Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 12, 1994. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1994 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:... |
9.0 | 5th | 5 | 4th | No |
| 1999 Luxembourgian legislative election, 1999 Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on June 13, 1999. Voters elected 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The election coincided with the 1999 European Parliament election.-Candidates:-Overall results:... |
11.3 | 4th | 7 | 4th | No |
| 2004 Luxembourgian legislative election, 2004 Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 13 June 2004. Voters elected all 60 members of the Grand Duchy's unicameral legislature, the Chamber of Deputies... |
9.9 | 5th | 5 | 5th | No |
| 2009 Luxembourgian legislative election, 2009 Legislative elections were held in Luxembourg on 7 June 2009, together with the 2009 election to the European Parliament. All sixty members of the Chamber of Deputies were elected for five years... |
8.1 | 5th | 4 | 5th | No |
Party presidents
- Gaston GibéryenGaston GibéryenGaston Gibéryen is a Luxembourgian politician for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party and trade unionist. He is one of the ADR's four members of the national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Sud constituency since he was first elected in the 1989 election...
(1987 – 1989) - John Bram (1989 – 1991)
- Robert MehlenRobert MehlenRobert Mehlen is a Luxembourgian politician, President of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party , and farmer. He has sat in the Chamber of Deputies since the ADR's spectacular breakthrough in the 1989 election, representing the agrarian Circonscription Est. He has been the party's President...
(1991 – present)
Elected representatives
Since its formation, the ADR has had ten deputiesDeputy (legislator)
A deputy is a legislator in many countries, particularly those with legislatures styled as a 'Chamber of Deputies' or 'National Assembly'.-List of countries:This is an list of countries using the term 'deputy' or one of its cognates....
in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
. Its four current deputies are given in bold.
- Jean ColomberaJean ColomberaJean Colombera is a politician and physician in Luxembourg. He currently sits as a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party, representing the Nord constituency....
(NordCirconscription Nord (Luxembourg)Circonscription Nord is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden, and Wiltz. Its boundaries are coterminous with those of the district of Diekirch. , Nord has an estimated population of...
: 1999–2004, 2009–present) - Gaston GibéryenGaston GibéryenGaston Gibéryen is a Luxembourgian politician for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party and trade unionist. He is one of the ADR's four members of the national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Sud constituency since he was first elected in the 1989 election...
(SudCirconscription Sud (Luxembourg)Circonscription Sud is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The constituency includes the cantons of Capellen and Esch-sur-Alzette, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg...
: 1989–present) - Fernand Greisen (CentreCirconscription Centre (Luxembourg)Circonscription Centre is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Luxembourg and Mersch, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg. , Centre has an estimated population of 151,166, or 33% of Luxembourg's total...
: 1999–2004) - Jacques-Yves HenckesJacques-Yves HenckesJacques-Yves Henckes is a Luxembourgian jurist and politician for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party...
(CentreCirconscription Centre (Luxembourg)Circonscription Centre is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Luxembourg and Mersch, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg. , Centre has an estimated population of 151,166, or 33% of Luxembourg's total...
: 1994–present) - Aly JaerlingAly JaerlingAlphonse 'Aly' Jaerling is a Luxembourgian politician. He sat in the Chamber of Deputies from 1999, when he was first elected for the Alternative Democratic Reform Party until 2009...
(SudCirconscription Sud (Luxembourg)Circonscription Sud is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The constituency includes the cantons of Capellen and Esch-sur-Alzette, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg...
: 1999–2006)
- Fernand Kartheiser (SudCirconscription Sud (Luxembourg)Circonscription Sud is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.The constituency includes the cantons of Capellen and Esch-sur-Alzette, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg...
: 2009–present) - Jean-Pierre KoeppJean-Pierre KoeppJean-Pierre Koepp was a politician and restaurateur in Luxembourg. He was a representative of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party , having been one of the ADR's founder-members and one of their first members of the Chamber of Deputies, in which he has sat between 1989 and 2009.Koepp was...
(NordCirconscription Nord (Luxembourg)Circonscription Nord is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Clervaux, Diekirch, Redange, Vianden, and Wiltz. Its boundaries are coterminous with those of the district of Diekirch. , Nord has an estimated population of...
: 1989–2009) - Robert MehlenRobert MehlenRobert Mehlen is a Luxembourgian politician, President of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party , and farmer. He has sat in the Chamber of Deputies since the ADR's spectacular breakthrough in the 1989 election, representing the agrarian Circonscription Est. He has been the party's President...
(EstCirconscription Est (Luxembourg)Circonscription Est is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Echternach, Grevenmacher, and Remich. Its boundaries are coterminous with those of the district of Grevenmacher...
: 1989–2009) - Fernand Rau (CentreCirconscription Centre (Luxembourg)Circonscription Centre is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Luxembourg and Mersch, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg. , Centre has an estimated population of 151,166, or 33% of Luxembourg's total...
: 1992–94) - Josy Simon (CentreCirconscription Centre (Luxembourg)Circonscription Centre is an electoral constituency for Luxembourg's national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies.It includes the cantons of Luxembourg and Mersch, both of which are in the district of Luxembourg. , Centre has an estimated population of 151,166, or 33% of Luxembourg's total...
: 1989–91)