Liberalism and radicalism in Switzerland

Liberalism and radicalism in Switzerland

This article gives an overview of liberalism and radicalism in Switzerland. It is limited to liberal and radical parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.

Introduction

In the nineteenth century radicalism of "Freisinn" became the dominant political force, which it remained for long times in the twentieth century. Both the major Free Democratic Party of Switzerland ("Freisinnig-Demokratische Partei der Schweiz/Parti Radical-Démocratique Suisse", member LI), ELDR and the minor Liberal Party of Switzerland ("Liberale Partei der Schweiz//Parti Libéral Suisse", member LI) are right of center liberal parties.

The timeline

From Liberal Democrats to Liberal Party of Switzerland

* 1893: The moderate liberals established the Liberal Democrats ("Liberaldemokraten"), but most German speaking liberals joined in 1894 the ⇒ Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
* 1913: The party is renamed Liberal Democratic Party ("Liberaldemokratische Partei")
* 1961: The party is reorganised into the Liberal Democratic Union of Switzerland ("Liberaldemokratische Union der Schweiz")
* 1977: The party is renamed Liberal Party of Switzerland ("Liberale Partei der Schweiz/Parti Libéral Suisse")

Free Democratic Party of Switzerland

* 1894: The Radicals or in German "Freisinn", dominant factor in Swiss politics, established as party the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland ("Freisinnig-Demokratische Partei der Schweiz/Parti Radical-Démocratique Suisse")
* 1896: A faction formed the ⇒ Extreme Left
* 1918: A conservative faction seceded as the Farmers', Traders' and Citizens' Party
* 1941: The Zürich branch joined the ⇒ Democratic Party of Switzerland
* 1971: The Zürich branch of the ⇒ Democratic Party of Switzerland joined the party

From Extreme Left to Democratic Party of Switzerland

* 1896: The left wing of the ⇒ Free Democratic Party of Switzerland established the Extreme Left ("Äußerste Linke")
* 1905: The Extreme Left organised itself as the social liberal Democratic Party of Switzerland ("Demokratische Partei der Schweiz")
* 1941: A Zürich faction of the ⇒ Free Democratic Party of Switzerland joined the party
* 1971: The Zürich branch of the party returned to the ⇒ Free Democratic Party of Switzerland, the Glarus and Grisons branches merged into the Swiss People's Party

Alliance of Independents

* 1936: Gottlieb Duttweiler formed the Alliance of Independents as a social liberal party
* 1990s: The party disappeared

Liberal leaders

* Freisinn: Ludwig Snell - Johann Escher

References

p.m.

ee also

* History of Switzerland
* Politics of Switzerland
* List of political parties in Switzerland


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Liberalism and centrism in Iceland — Liberalism …   Wikipedia

  • Liberalism and centrism in Finland — Liberalism …   Wikipedia

  • Liberalism worldwide — This article gives information on liberalism in diverse countries around the world. It is an overview of parties that adhere more or less (explicitly) to the ideas of political liberalism and is therefore a list of liberal parties around the… …   Wikipedia

  • Liberalism by country — Liberal democratic redirects here. For the form of government, see Liberal democracy. This article is about liberalism as a political current in specific regions and countries. For the conceptual background, see Liberalism …   Wikipedia

  • Radicalism (historical) — For opposition to all forms of government, social hierarchy or authority, see Anarchism. For other meanings see also radical, extremism, far right and far left. Radicalism as a political movement should be distinguished from the modern American… …   Wikipedia

  • Free Democratic Party of Switzerland — Infobox Swiss Political Party party name = Free Democratic Party of Switzerland party party wikicolourid = FDP german name = Freisinnig Demokratische Partei der Schweiz (FDP) french name = Parti radical démocratique suisse (PRD) italian name =… …   Wikipedia

  • Liberalism — • A free way of thinking and acting in private and public life Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Liberalism     Liberalism     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Liberal Party of Switzerland — The Liberal Party of Switzerland ( de. Liberale Partei der Schweiz, fr. Parti liberal suisse, it. Partito Liberale Svizzero) is a classical liberal political party in Switzerland. The party is a member of Liberal International.In the 2003 federal …   Wikipedia

  • National Movement for Stability and Progress — Национално движение за стабилност и възход Leader Hristina Hristova Founded April 2001 …   Wikipedia

  • Movement for Rights and Freedoms — Движение за права и свободи Leader Ahmed Dogan Founded 4 January 1990 Headquarters …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”