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Liberalism in Greece

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This article gives an overview of liberalism in Greece. Liberal parties in Greece are largely committed to liberalism, republicanism and democracy. It is limited to liberal parties.

Since 2015, classical liberalism has seen a surge in popularity.[1] Surveys conducted in 2019 and 2023 found that approximately 20% of the population self-identified as liberal.[1]

History

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Each of the following sections describes an element of Greek liberalism, beginning with the 19th century.

From Modernist Party to the Center Union

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From Democratic Socialist Party to the Center Union

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From Center Union to Union of the Democratic Center

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Party of New Liberals

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Union of Centrists

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The Liberals

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  • 1999: A short-lived libertarian party is founded by Stefanos Manos, The Liberals espousing a laissez-faire political platform, such as social liberal policies. The party was dissolved in October 2001. The party's founder cooperated with PASOK in 2004, after George Papandreou's invitation to be honorarily elected as member of the Greek parliament under PASOK's flag, and founded yet another party, "Drassi", in 2009, this time refusing to use the term "liberal" and claiming it was based upon "common sense".

Liberal Alliance

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  • February 2007: Establishment of the Liberal Alliance, advocating economic and social liberal policies.

Liberal leaders

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Saravakos, Constantinos; Achontas, Georgios; Loukas, Chris (2024). "Classical Liberal Think Tanks in Greece, 1974-2024". Econ Journal Watch. 21 (1): 181–211 – via EBSCOHost.