Liberalism in Moldova
Encyclopedia
This article gives an overview of liberalism in the Republic of Moldova. 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.
, so the Romanian political parties were active in Moldova.
(Partidul Alianţa «Moldova Noastră»), a merger of liberal and social democrat forces and the market liberal Social Liberal Party
(Partidul Social-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
In the years from 1918 through 1940 and 1941 through 1944, what is today the Republic of Moldova was part of RomaniaRomania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, so the Romanian political parties were active in Moldova.
History
After independence numerous liberal parties were founded across the nation, but they were divided at the electorate. Two remain active today: the social liberal Party Alliance Our MoldovaParty Alliance Our Moldova
The Party Alliance Our Moldova was a social liberal political party in Moldova led by Serafim Urechean, former mayor of Chişinău. It merged into the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova in 2011.-History:...
(Partidul Alianţa «Moldova Noastră»), a merger of liberal and social democrat forces and the market liberal Social Liberal Party
Social Liberal Party (Moldova)
The Social Liberal Party was a liberal political party in Moldova, led by Oleg Serebrian.At the legislative elections, 6 March 2005, the party was part of the Electoral Bloc Democratic Moldova , that won 28.4 % of the popular vote and 34 out of 101 seats. Inside the Bloc the party won 3 seats...
(Partidul Social-Liberal).
From National Liberal Party to Social Liberal Union force of Moldova
- 1993: The National Liberal PartyNational Liberal Party (Moldova)The National Liberal Party of Moldova is a political party in the Republic of Moldova. It was founded in 1993 as a mirror party of the Romanian National Liberal Party, and in continuation of the Romanian historical party, dissolved in 1947 by the communist authorities.It shares the visual...
(Partidului Naţional Liberal) is established - 2000: The party merged with the For Order and Justice (Pentru Ordine şi Dreptate) into the Social Liberal Union Force of Moldova (Uniunea Social-Liberală Forţa Moldovei)
- 2002: The party merged into the ⇒ Liberal Party
From Party of Rebirth and Reconciliation of Moldova to Party Alliance Our Moldova
- 1995: The Party of Rebirth and Reconciliation of Moldova (Partidul Renaşterii şi Concilierii din Moldova) is established
- 2002: The Party of Rebirth and Reconciliation of Moldova merged with the National Peasant Christian-Democratic Party (Partidul Naţional Ţărănesc Creştin-Democrat) and the ⇒ Social Liberal Union Force of Moldova into the Liberal PartyLiberal Party (Moldova)The Liberal Party is a conservative-liberal political party in Moldova.The president of the party is Mihai Ghimpu. His nephew Dorin Chirtoacă is its vice-president.-History:...
(Partidul Liberal), led by Mircea SnegurMircea SnegurMircea Ion Snegur was the first President of Moldova 1990-1996. Before that he was Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet 1989-1990 and Chairman of the Supreme Soviet from 27 April to 3 September 1990...
and Veceaslav Untilă - 2003: The Liberal Party merged with the Social Democratic Alliance of Moldova (Alianţa Social-Democrată din Moldova) of Dumitru BraghişDumitru BraghisDumitru Braghiş was the Prime Minister of Moldova from 1999 until 2001. Then, he was a member of the Parliament of Moldova, where he represented the Party Alliance Our Moldova.-Biography:...
, the ⇒ Independents' Alliance of Moldova and the Democratic People's Party of Moldova (Partidul Democrat-Popular din Moldova) into the Party Alliance Our MoldovaParty Alliance Our MoldovaThe Party Alliance Our Moldova was a social liberal political party in Moldova led by Serafim Urechean, former mayor of Chişinău. It merged into the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova in 2011.-History:...
(Partidul Alianţa «Moldova Noastră») - 2005: The Party more than doubles its members in 12 months.
Social Liberal Party
- 2001: The Social Liberal PartySocial Liberal Party (Moldova)The Social Liberal Party was a liberal political party in Moldova, led by Oleg Serebrian.At the legislative elections, 6 March 2005, the party was part of the Electoral Bloc Democratic Moldova , that won 28.4 % of the popular vote and 34 out of 101 seats. Inside the Bloc the party won 3 seats...
(Partidul Social-Liberal) is founded, incorporating the Social-Liberal Initiative Group, the Christian-Democratic Women's League (Liga Creştin-Democrată a Femeilor) and the National Youth League of Moldova (Liga Naţională a Tineretului din Moldova) - 2002: The Party of Democratic Forces (Partidul Forţelor Democratice) merged into the party
Independents' Alliance of Moldova
- 2001: ChişinăuChisinauChișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
mayor Serafim UrecheanSerafim UrecheanSerafim Urechean is a Moldovan politician.-Education and career:Urechean was born on February 2, 1950, in Larga, Briceni. In 1974, he graduated from the Polytechnic Institute in Chişinău. He carried out the compulsory military service in the Soviet army, at Tolyatti...
established the Independents' Alliance of MoldovaIndependents' Alliance of MoldovaIndependents' Alliance of Moldova was a political party in Moldova, whose last Chairman was Serafim Urechean.-Historic background:During the last ten years the rights of local communities have been constantly violated...
(Alianţa Independenţilor din Republica Moldova) - 2003: The party merged into the ⇒ Party Alliance Our Moldova
See also
- History of MoldovaHistory of MoldovaThe history of Moldova can be traced to the 1350s, when the Principality of Moldavia, the medieval precursor of modern Moldova and Romania, was founded. In 1812, following one of several Russian-Turkish wars, the eastern half of the principality, Bessarabia , was annexed by the Russian Empire...
- Politics of MoldovaPolitics of MoldovaThe politics of Moldova takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the prime minister is the head of government and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and...
- List of political parties in Moldova
- Timeline of liberal parties in Romania