| Social Democrats | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Borut Pahor |
| Founded | May 29, 1993 |
| Official ideology/ political position |
Social democracy (official position) Third Way |
| International affiliation | Socialist International |
| European Parliament Group | Party of European Socialists |
| Official colour(s) | Red |
| Website | [1] |
The Social Democrats (Socialni demokrati) is a left-wing political party in Slovenia, led by Borut Pahor.
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History
Constitution of the Party
Prior to the 1992 general election intensive discussions were held and agreements reached between left-oriented political parties and groups on an electoral coalition. Thus just before the elections an agreement was reached between the SDP (Party of Democratic Reforms of Slovenia, the former Communist Party of Slovenia), SDU (Social Democratic Union), Workers' Party of Slovenia and DeSUS (Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia) on an electoral coalition under the name United List as a coalition of socially oriented left centre parties. After a relatively good electoral result (14 members of the parliament) three of the parties (SDP, the Workers' Party of Slovenia and SDU) decided to form a new associated party. The SDP had since 1990 been an opposition parliamentary party while the Workers' Party of Slovenia and SDU had until then never been represented in the parliament. The Workers' Party was founded in February 1991 and the SDU in spring 1990. Thus in May 1993 a unification congress was held in Ljubljana at which bodies and the leadership of the new party were elected. The congress elected Janez Kocijančič president of the new party, which was named the United List of Social Democrats (ZLSD). The United List then also became one of the rulling parties, with four ministerial positions (economic affairs; labour, family and social affairs; science and technology; and culture). In November 1995 the second Congress of the party was held and the party accepted its programme called " Social Democrats' Programme for Slovenia ".
The "Pahor" Era
On the third National Congress of the United List of Social Democrats in 1997 a new party president, Borut Pahor, was elected. The 4rd National Congress of the United List of Social Democrats took place on 9/10 June 2001 in Koper. The Congress dealt with the changes of party's statute and elections of new leadership. However, party's programme and political orientation were not tackled and Borut Pahor was re-elected as the president. The last 5th National Congress of the United List of Social Democrats took place on April 2nd, 2005 in Ljubljana. The Congress dealt with the changes of party's statute and (re)elections of new leadership. Important congress decision was shortening the party name to Social Democrats. Pahor was appointed president for the third time in a row. [1] At the last legislative elections, 3 October 2004, the then ZLSD won 10.2% of the popular vote and 10 out of 90 seats.
Parliamentary representation
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Cooperation with Other Socialist Parties of the World
In September 1996, at XX. Congress of the Socialist International in New York, United List became full member party of Socialist International as the only social-democrat party from Slovenia. Social Democrats are also active in the Party of European Socialists. Since May 16, 2003 the SD is also their full member party.
2008 Parliamentary Elections
Latest national opinion polls for 2008 parliamentary elections show that Social Democrats have the highest support among voters and are considered to be the favourites in these next elections.
Party Leadership
Leaders of the SD
- Ciril Ribičič, 1990-1993
- Janez Kocijančič, 1993 - 1997
- Borut Pahor, 1997 - present
Deputy Leaders
- Borut Pahor, 1993 - 1997
- Aurelio Juri, 1997 - 2001
- Breda Pečan and Miloš Pavlica, 2001 - 2005
- Andreja Rihter and Igor Lukšič, 2005 - present
External links
References
- ^ SURVEY OF THE ORIGIN OF THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS OF SLOVENIA. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
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