Estonian United Left Party
The Estonian United Left Party (Estonian: Eestimaa Ühendatud Vasakpartei, Russian: Объединённая левая партия Эстонии, Ob'edinënnaja levaja partija Estonii) is a political party in Estonia. It has socialist characteristics, and also seeks to represent the Russian minority in Estonia (approximately 24%). It is a member of the Party of the European Left.
Estonian United Left Party Eestimaa Ühendatud Vasakpartei | |
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| Leader | Julia Sommer |
| Founded | June 28, 2008 |
| Preceded by | Estonian Left Party Constitution Party |
| Headquarters | Keemikute tn 26-2, Maardu |
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| Ideology | Democratic socialism[1] Eco-socialism[1] Russian minority politics[1] Russophilia[1] |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| European affiliation | Party of the European Left |
| Colours | Red |
| Riigikogu | 0 / 101
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| EU Parliament | 0 / 6
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| http://www.vasakpartei.ee/ | |
History
On 28 June 2008, the Estonian Left Party (a party comprising most of the remnants of the post-1990 Communist Party of Estonia) and the Constitution Party (one of two parties representing the Russian minority in Estonia) merged to form the Estonian United Left Party (Eestimaa Ühendatud Vasakpartei).[2]
Ideology
The fundamental value of the Estonian United Left Party is supporting economic equality. The party claims it prioritises the weakest members of the society.[1]
The party is against presence of NATO forces in Estonia.
References
- "Vasakpartei: Meist" (in Estonian). EÜVP.
- http://www.esdtp.ee/p_010708.htm
External links
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