a political party in Germany and Britain (and elsewhere) founded in late 19th century; originally Marxist; now advocates the gradual transformation of capitalism into democratic socialism
a party that is very concerned about access to capital by small and medium sized business
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) was a short-lived political party in the United States and a predecessor to the Socialist Party of America. The SDP developed from a non-political social movement called Social Democracy of America, a short lived and disparate group of Marxists, trade unionists (especially veterans of the American Railroad Union), Owenites, populists and unaffiliated radicals. The SDA sought to establish socialist cooperative colonies.
Social Democratic Party of Japan
The Social Democratic Party (Portuguese: Partido Social Democrata, pron. ) is a political party in Portugal. It is commonly known by its initials, PSD.
The Social Democratic Party of Romania (in Romanian, Partidul Social Democrat, PSD) is a major political party of Romania. It is currently in opposition, as the Justice and Truth alliance, made up of the Liberals and Democrats, is in government. The current president of the PSD is Mircea Geoană, elected on April 21 2005.
The Social Democratic Party (Partit Socialdemòcrata) is a political party in Andorra. In the elections of 4 March 2001, the party won 30.0 % of the popular vote and 6 out of 28 seats. In the last legislative elections, 24 April 2004, the party came second in the elections, with 38.1 % of the popular vote and 11 out of 28 seats.
The Social Democratic Party (Estonian: Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond or SDE) is a social democratic party in Estonia, led by Ivari Padar. It is a member of the Party of European Socialists since 16 May, 2003 and a member of the Socialist International since November 1990.
The Social Democratic Party of New Zealand was an early left-wing political party. It existed only a short time before being amalgamated into the new Labour Party. During its period of existence, the party held two seats in Parliament.
The Social Democratic Party or Equality Party (Javnaðarflokkurin) is a social-democratic political party in the Faroe Islands, led by Jóannes Eidesgaard. At the last legislative elections, 20 January 2004, the party won 21.8% of the popular vote and 7 out of 32 seats.
The Social Democratic Party (Socijaldemokratska partija) is a political party in Serbia. At the last legislative elections, 28 december 2003, the party elected three members of parliament on the list of G17 Plus. Its President is Nebojša Čović.
The Social Democratic Party (French: Parti Social-Démocrate) is a political party in Benin. Its candidate in the presidential elections of 4 and 18 March 2001, Bruno Amoussou, won 8.6 % of the popular vote in the first round and 15.9 % in the second round. The second round was boycotted by the main contenders.
A Social Democratic Party was formed in the United Kingdom in 1981 by a group of dissident Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs): Roy Jenkins, David Owen, Bill Rodgers and Shirley Williams, who became known as the "Gang of Four".
The Social Democratic Party (Portuguese: Partido Social Democrático) is a political party in Cape Verde.
Alþýðuflokkurinn (The Social Democratic Party) was an Icelandic Political Party based on social democratic ideas. It was founded in 1916 as the political field of the labour unions of Iceland.
The Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrático) was a centrist political party in Brazil.
The Social Democratic Party (Parti social-démocrate, PSD) was a French centrist social-democratic party.