Liberalism in Luxembourg
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This article gives an overview of liberalism in Luxembourg
. It is limited to liberal
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 isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
(Demokratesch Partei/Parti Démocratique, member LI
, ELDR) is the traditional liberal party.
Radical Party and the ⇒ Liberal Left
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 is limited to liberal
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
parties
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...
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 isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Background
Organized liberalism has since 1904 been one of the three major political forces in the Grand-Duchy.History
The Democratic PartyDemocratic 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...
(Demokratesch Partei/Parti Démocratique, member LI
Liberal International
Liberal International is a political international federation for liberal parties. Its headquarters is located at 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HD within the National Liberal Club. It was founded in Oxford in 1947, and has become the pre-eminent network for liberal parties and for the...
, ELDR) is the traditional liberal party.
From Liberal League to Radical Liberal Party
- 1904: The Luxembourgian liberals organised themselves in the Liberal LeagueLiberal League (Luxembourg)The Liberal League was a political party in Luxembourg between 1904 and 1925. It was the indirect predecessor of the Democratic Party , which has been one of the three major parties in Luxembourg since the Second World War....
(Ligue Libérale) - 1925: The Liberal League fell apart in the Radical Socialist PartyRadical Socialist Party (Luxembourg)The Radical Socialist Party was a progressive Luxembourgian political party that existed from 1925 to 1932. It was the successor of the Liberal League, but, unlike its predecessor, it existed as an organised extra-parliamentary party, marking itself as Luxembourg's first true liberal political...
(Parti Radical-Socialiste), the ⇒
Radical Party and the ⇒ Liberal Left
- 1934: The liberal parties re-united into the Radical Liberal PartyRadical Liberal Party (Luxembourg)The Radical Liberal Party , abbreviated to PRL, was a Luxembourgian political party that existed from 1932 until 1945. It was the main party bridging the gap between the former Liberal League and the current Democratic Party....
(Parti Radical-Libérale) - 1940: The party is banned by Germany
Liberal Left
- 1925: The Liberal Left (Gauche Libérale) seceded from the ⇒ Liberal League
- 1934: The liberal parties re-united into the ⇒ Radical Liberal Party
Radical Party
- 1925: The Radical Party (Parti Radical) seceded from the ⇒ Liberal League
- 1934: The liberal parties re-united into the ⇒ Radical Liberal Party
From Patriotic and Democratic Group to Democratic Party
- 1944: After the liberation liberals and members of resistance groups established the Patriotic and Democratic Group (Groupement Patriotique et Démocratique)
- 1952: The party is renamed into the Democratic Group (Groupement Démocratique)
- 1954: The party is renamed into the Democratic PartyDemocratic 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...
(Parti Démocratique or Demokratesch Partei)
Prominent liberals
- Robert BrasseurRobert BrasseurRobert Brasseur was a Luxembourgian politician, jurist, and journalist.Brasseur was educated at the Athénée de Luxembourg, before studying law at University of Strasbourg and in Paris. While in Paris, he became a bibliophile, starting a library to which he would continue to contribute over the...
- Paul EyschenPaul EyschenPaul Eyschen was a Luxembourgish politician, statesman, lawyer, and diplomat. He was the eighth Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for twenty-seven years, from 22 September 1888 until his death, on 11 October 1915....
- Colette FleschColette FleschColette Flesch is a Luxembourgian politician and former fencer.As a fencer she participated in the Individual foil events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics....
- Lydie PolferLydie PolferLydie Polfer is a Luxembourgian politician that has served in a number of capacities, including Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mayor of Luxembourg City, as well as a Member of the European Parliament and a member of the Chamber of Deputies...
- Gaston ThornGaston ThornGaston Egmond Thorn was a Luxembourg politician who served in a number of high-profile positions, both domestically and internationally...
See also
- History of LuxembourgHistory of LuxembourgThe history of Luxembourg is inherently entwined with the histories of surrounding countries, peoples, and ruling dynasties. Over time, the territory of Luxembourg has been eroded, whilst its ownership has changed repeatedly, and its political independence has grown gradually.'Although recorded...
- Politics of LuxembourgPolitics of LuxembourgPolitics of Luxembourg takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Luxembourg is the head of government, and of a multi-party system...
- List of political parties in Luxembourg