Social Democratic Party (Estonia)
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The Social Democratic Party (Estonian: Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond, SDE) is a centre-left political party in Estonia.[2] It is currently led by Lauri Läänemets.[3] The party was formerly known as the Moderate People's Party (Estonian: Rahvaerakond Mõõdukad).[4] The SDE has been a member of the Party of European Socialists since 16 May 2003 and was a member of the Socialist International from November 1990 to 2017.[5] It is orientated towards the principles of social-democracy,[6][7] and it supports Estonia's membership in the European Union.[8] From April 2023, the party has been a junior coalition partner in the third Kallas government.
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Social Democratic Party Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond | |
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Leader | Lauri Läänemets |
Founder | Marju Lauristin |
Founded | 8 September 1990; 33 years ago (1990-09-08) |
Headquarters | Toompuiestee 16, Tallinn 10137 |
Youth wing | Young Social Democrats |
Membership (2021) | 5,337[1] |
Ideology | Social democracy |
Political position | Centre-left |
European affiliation | Party of European Socialists |
International affiliation | Socialist International (1990–2017) |
European Parliament group | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
Colours | Red |
Riigikogu | 13 / 101 |
Municipalities | 48 / 1,717 |
European Parliament | 2 / 7 |
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Website | |
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