Liberalism and radicalism in Bulgaria

This article gives an overview of liberalism and radicalism in Bulgaria. It is limited to liberal and radical parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it is not necessary that parties label themselves as a liberal party.

Background

Liberalism was a dominant political force at the end of the nineteenth century. The current got strongly divided.

History

After the restoration of democracy in 1990, some parties got a liberal character. Liberalism is now represented by the mainly Turkish minority party Movement for Rights and Freedoms (Dviženie za prava i svobodi, observer LI, member ELDR) and the National Movement for Simeon II (Nacionalno Dviženie Simeon Vtori, member LI, ELDR), both taking a more or less liberal position.

From Liberal Party to Democratic Party

Progressive Liberal Party

People's Liberal Party

Radoslavist Liberal Party / National Liberal Party

Tonchevist Young Liberal Party

Radical (Democratic) Party

Movement for Rights and Freedoms

National Movement for Simeon II

Liberal leaders

See also

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