European Liberal Party
European Liberal Party Parti libéral européen | |
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Founded | 1960 |
Dissolved | 1977 |
Preceded by | Rassemblement des gauches républicaines |
Merged into | Radical Party |
Ideology | Liberalism Social democracy |
Political position | Centre-right[1] |
The European Liberal Party (*Parti libéral européen*) was a French political party founded in 1960 by Jean-Paul David and Pierre Marcilhacy. Emerging from the remnants of the Rassemblement autonome des gauches républicaines, the party positioned itself as a centre-right entity advocating for liberal and social-democratic ideals. It was dissolved in 1977 following its merger with the Radical Party.
History
[edit]The European Liberal Party was created in 1960, continuing the ideological legacy of the Rally of Republican Lefts. Pierre Marcilhacy, a prominent figure within the party, ran as its candidate in the 1965 French presidential election. He secured 1.71% of the votes, finishing second to last in the election.
In 1973, the party affiliated itself with the Reformist Movement, a coalition of centrist and liberal political organizations. Four years later, in 1977, it merged with the Radical Party, thereby ceasing its independent operations.
References
[edit]- ^ de Boissieu, Laurent. "European Liberal Party (PLE)". France-politique.fr. Retrieved 10 October 2019.