Liberalism in Moldova

This article gives an overview of liberalism in the Republic of Moldova. In the years from 1918 through 1940 and 1941 through 1944, what is today the Republic of Moldova was part of Romania, so the Romanian political parties were active in Moldova. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, principally those with a history of representation in parliament.

History

After independence from the former Soviet Union numerous liberal parties were founded.

Towards the [Liberal [Democratic Party of Moldova]]

1993: The [National Liberal Party (Moldova)|Liberal Party (Moldova)|National Liberal Party] is established.
1995: The Party of Rebirth and Conciliation of Moldova is established.
1997: The Social Democratic Alliance of Moldova is established.
1997: The Popular Democratic Party of Moldova is established.
2000: The PNL merged with the Social-Political Movement "For Order and Justice" to create the Social Liberal Union Force of Moldova.
2001: The Independents' Alliance of Moldova is established.
2002: The USLFM merged with the PRCM and the Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party of Moldova to create the Liberal Party .
2003: The Liberal Party merged with the ASDM, the AIRM and the PDPM to create the Party Alliance Our Moldova.
2006: The National Liberal Party is re-founded.
2011: The PAMN is absorbed by the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova.

Towards the [Democratic Party of Moldova]

1993: The Party of Democratic Forces is established.
2001: The Social Liberal Party is founded, incorporating the Social-Liberal Initiative Group, the Christian Democratic League of Women and the National Youth League of Moldova.
2002: The PFD merged into the party.
2008: The PSL is absorbed by the Democratic Party of Moldova.

Towards the Liberal Party (2005)">Liberal Party (Moldova)">Liberal Party (2005)

1993: The Party of Reform is established.
2005: The PR adopts the name Liberal Party.
2013: The Liberal Reformist Party splits from the PL.
2016: Party of Action and Solidarity