European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party
political party, Europe
Also known as: ELDR, European Liberal Democrats, Federation of Liberal Democrat and Reform Parties, Federation of Liberal and Democratic Parties in the European Community
Quick Facts
- Byname:
- European Liberal Democrats
- Formerly (1976–86):
- Federation of Liberal and Democratic Parties in the European Community and
- (1986–93):
- Federation of Liberal Democrat and Reform Parties
- Date:
- 1976 - present
- Areas Of Involvement:
- liberalism
European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (ELDR), transnational political group representing the interests of allied liberal and centrist parties in Europe, particularly in the European Union (EU). The ELDR was formed in Stuttgart, W.Ger., in 1976 and coordinates the interests of its member parties. It consists of some 50 parties from EU countries, countries that have applied for EU membership, and other European countries. In the European Parliament the ELDR belongs to the larger transnational group known as the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. The ELDR is headquartered in Brussels. The party traces its roots to the 1940s, ...(100 of 219 words)