Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party
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The Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party (Slovak: Slovenská demokratická a kresťanská únia – Demokratická strana, SDKÚ-DS) is a liberal-conservative,[13] Christian-democratic[6] political party in Slovakia. The SDKÚ-DS was a member of the Centrist Democrat International and was a member of the European People's Party until 2018, when it was expelled due to inactivity.[14]
Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party Slovenská demokratická a kresťanská únia | |
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Abbreviation | SDKÚ-DS |
Leader | Branislav Rybárik |
Founder | Mikuláš Dzurinda |
Founded | 18 February 2000 |
Preceded by | Slovak Democratic Coalition |
Headquarters | Zámocká 4771/22, 811 08 Bratislava |
Youth wing | New Generation |
Membership (2021) | 4 [1] |
Ideology | Liberal conservatism[2][3][4][5] Christian democracy[6] Economic liberalism[7][8] Pro-Europeanism[9][10][11] |
Political position | Centre-right[12] |
European affiliation | European People's Party |
European Parliament group | European People's Party |
International affiliation | Centrist Democrat International |
Colours | Blue |
Slogan | Pre ľudí a o ľuďoch (For people and about people) |
National Council | 0 / 150 |
European Parliament | 0 / 15 |
Website | |
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For 12 years, SDKÚ was a major centre-right political force in Slovakia. During their rule, Slovakia became member of the European Union and NATO, as well as put through economic reforms leading to the 00's economic boom. The party lost its significance in the 2012 parliamentary election, when it received only 6% of votes. In the 2016 election, it lost most of its MPs and received only 0.26% of votes.[15] The party ran again in the 2023 election, receiving only 0,03% of votes.[16]