Social Democratic Party (Andorra)
| Social Democratic Party Partit Socialdemòcrata |
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| Leader | Jaume Bartumeu |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Split from | National Democratic Group |
| Headquarters | C/Verge del Pilar, 5 3-1 Andorra la Vella |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| International affiliation | Socialist International |
| European affiliation | Party of European Socialists (observer) |
| Colours | Red |
| General Council |
6 / 28
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| http://www.psa.ad/ | |
The Social Democratic Party (Catalan: Partit Socialdemòcrata, PS) is a social-democratic[1] political party in Andorra.
[edit] History
The party was established in the run-up to the 2001 elections when the National Democratic Group split in two, with the Democratic Party also being formed.[2] The new party received 28.7% of the vote and won six seats.[3]
In the 2005 elections the party formed an alliance named L'Alternativa with the Parochial Union of Independents Group (GUPI) and Democratic Renewal to contest parish-level seats.[4] The party won six seats at the national level, whilst the alliance won six seats at the parish level. With a total of twelve seats, the party remained in opposition.
The 2009 elections saw the party renew its alliance with GUPI and some independents.[5] The alliance won 14 of the 28 seats and PS leader Jaume Bartumeu became Prime Minister, with the Andorra for Change party supporting the government.[6]
In 2010 the APC withdrew its support for the PS-led government, and in 2011 the General Council rejected the government's budget, forcing early elections.[6] The elections saw the PS reduced in representation to six seats.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Parties and Elections in Europe: The database about parliamentary elections and political parties in Europe, by Wolfram Nordsieck
- ^ Nohlen D & Stöver P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p162 ISBN978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p164
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p164
- ^ Elections in 2009 IPU
- ^ a b c Latest elections IPU
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