Democratic Party (Luxembourg) - Definition and Overview

The Democratic Party is a liberal party in Luxembourg, led by Claude Meisch who took over from Lydie Polfer. The party is a member of Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.

From 1999-2004, it was the second largest party in the Chamber of Deputies, with 15 of 60 seats. During that time it was part of a coalition government with the Christian Social People's Party.

As a result of the elections of 2004, the DP lost 5 seats, bringing its total to 10, and also lost its place as the coalition part with the Christian Social People's Party to the Socialist_Labour_party_of_Luxembourg.

See also

• List of political parties in Luxembourg
• Timeline of liberal parties in Luxembourg

External links

• Official web site (http://www.dp.lu)