This article gives an overview of liberalism and centrism in Iceland. It is limited to liberal and centrist parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
Liberalism was a major force in Iceland since 1897, but merged into conservatism. Since 1916 an agrarian current developed, with choose a liberal centrist profile in the 1930s. So, the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn, member LI) is an agrarian liberal party. The newly found Liberal Party (Frjáslyndi Flokkurin) seems to be a liberal party.
The timeline
From Progressive Party to Liberal Party
- 1897: Pro-independence forces founded the Progressive Party (Framfaraflokkur), renamed in 1902 into Framsóknarflokkur, with the same meaning in English, and in 1905 Democratic Party (Þjóåræisflokkur)
- 1908: The party merged with the Country Protection Party (Landvarnarflokkur) into the Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn)
- 1923: Conservative factions joined the Citizens' Party (Borgaraflokkur)
- 1926: A faction joined the ⇒ Progressive Party, the rest forms the Liberal Party (Frjálslyndi Flokkurinn)
- 1929: The Liberal Party merged into the Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn)
From Farmers Party to Progressive Party
- 1916: The agrarian parties Farmers Party (Bændaflokkur) and Independent Farmers (Oháðir Bændur) merged into the present-day Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurin), an agrarian liberal party
- 1933: An agrarian faction seceded and formed the Farmers Party (Bændaflokkur)
Liberal Party (1998)
Liberal leaders
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References
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See also
