Liberalism in Cyprus - Definition and Overview

This article gives an overview of liberalism in Cyprus. It is limited to liberal 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

Liberalism wasn't traditionally organized in Cyprus. It lasted until 1993 that a liberal party was formed. Nowadays the United Democrats (Enomeni Dimokrates, member ELDR) are a left of center liberal party. In North Cyprus the left of center Peace and Democracy Movement (Bariş ve Demokrasi Hareketi) and the right of center Democratic Party (Demokrat Parti) might be considered liberal parties, but their exact profiles are not available.

The timeline

Movement of Free Democrats / United Democrats

• 1993: Former president George Vasiliou formed the liberal Movement of Free Democrats (Kinima Eleftheron Dimokraton).
• 1996: The party merged with the Democratic Socialist Reform Movement (Ananeotiko Dimokratiko Socialistiko Kinima) into the United Democrats (Enomeni Dimokrates).

Liberal leaders

• George Vasiliou

References

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See also

• History of Cyprus
• Politics of Cyprus
• List of political parties in Cyprus